Boyce's Barrel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Pendle
Boyce's Barrel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 1 August 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: 7 New Market Street, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 9BJ
How it compares in Pendle
In Pendle, 71% of rated places manage a 5, so Boyce's Barrel sits behind roughly 540 nearby businesses. 16% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 540 | 71% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 16% | ← Boyce's Barrel | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Boyce's Barrel 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 Boyce's Barrel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cask 'N' Keg Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Albert House Residential Home Caring Premises | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Eyes On The Fries Mobile caterer | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Community Grocers - Food Bank (And Cafe) Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| About Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Exchange Project Retailers - other | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Colne Tacklers Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Boyce's Barrel
What is Boyce's Barrel's food hygiene rating?
Boyce's Barrel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Pendle Council on 1 August 2024.
Is Boyce's Barrel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Boyce's Barrel last inspected?
Boyce's Barrel was last inspected on 1 August 2024, 23 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 Boyce's Barrel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Boyce's Barrel compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, while Boyce's Barrel holds a 4. 126 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Boyce's Barrel 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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