Rays Discount Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hyndburn
Rays Discount Stores holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 2025, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
88% of rated food businesses in Hyndburn score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Hyndburn ratings →
Address: 94/96 High Street, Rishton, BB1 4LQ
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts Rays Discount Stores among the 443 places in Hyndburn holding top marks, 61% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 443 | 61% | ← Rays Discount Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 27% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 48 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Rays Discount Stores none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Rays Discount Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 County Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Brook Street Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group Caring Premises | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| Cafe 21 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Bestone - A&M Superstore Retailers - other | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2026 |
| Canal View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Chung Seng Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Accrington & District Golf Club (Wet Sales Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Rays Discount Stores
What is Rays Discount Stores's food hygiene rating?
Rays Discount Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Rays Discount Stores safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rays Discount Stores last inspected?
Rays Discount Stores was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rays Discount Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rays Discount Stores compare to other places in Hyndburn?
61% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and Rays Discount Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Rays Discount Stores and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Rays Discount Stores is one of 53 rated food businesses in Rishton. See every hygiene rating in Rishton →
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