Variety Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Pendle
Variety Food Store 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 20 December 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 3-5 Rupert Street, Nelson, Lancashire, BB9 7DN
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Variety Food Store 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% | ← Variety Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Variety Food Store 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 Variety Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express Hollin Bank PFS Retailers - other | 329 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2023 |
| Ashraf Groceries Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Cha Cha Chai Nelson Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Brierfield House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
| Adams Curry House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Christchurch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Ashiana Lodge Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Anita's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
Questions about Variety Food Store
What is Variety Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Variety Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 20 December 2023.
Is Variety Food Store 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 Variety Food Store last inspected?
Variety Food Store was last inspected on 20 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Variety Food Store?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Variety Food Store compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Variety Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Variety Food Store 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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