Buffer Stops food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rossendale
Buffer Stops holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2024, 23 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.
Address: East Lancashire Railway, Bury Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 6AJ
How it compares in Rossendale
That puts Buffer Stops among the 506 places in Rossendale holding top marks, 82% 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 | 506 | 82% | ← Buffer Stops | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 79 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 Very 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 Buffer Stops 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 Buffer Stops, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2022 |
| Bread Shed Takeaway/sandwich shop | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Fire Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Freddies Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Blind Tiger Pub/bar/nightclub | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Casked Ale House & Ginporium Pub/bar/nightclub | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
Questions about Buffer Stops
What is Buffer Stops's food hygiene rating?
Buffer Stops has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rossendale Council on 15 July 2024.
Is Buffer Stops 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buffer Stops last inspected?
Buffer Stops was last inspected on 15 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rossendale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Buffer Stops?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Buffer Stops compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, and Buffer Stops is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects Buffer Stops 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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