Ruskin Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Ruskin 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 30 April 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 25-27 Ruskin Avenue, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9RP
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Ruskin Stores among the 540 places in Pendle holding top marks, 71% 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 | 540 | 71% | ← Ruskin Stores | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 40 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 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 Ruskin 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 Ruskin Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Eyes On The Fries Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Cask 'N' Keg Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Axe Imperium Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| About Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Community Grocers - Food Bank (And Cafe) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Albert House Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Bannisters Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
Questions about Ruskin Stores
What is Ruskin Stores's food hygiene rating?
Ruskin Stores has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 30 April 2026.
Is Ruskin 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 Ruskin Stores last inspected?
Ruskin Stores was last inspected on 30 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ruskin Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Ruskin Stores compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Ruskin Stores is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Ruskin 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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