Canal View food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Hyndburn
Canal View 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 19 May 2026, 3 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.
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: 2/4 Hermitage Street, Rishton, BB1 4NL
How it compares in Hyndburn
That puts Canal View 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% | ← Canal View | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Canal View 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 Canal View, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chung Seng Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Cafe 21 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Brook Street Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| 106 County Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Bestone - A&M Superstore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2026 |
| Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
Questions about Canal View
What is Canal View's food hygiene rating?
Canal View has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hyndburn Council on 19 May 2026.
Is Canal View 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 Canal View last inspected?
Canal View was last inspected on 19 May 2026, 3 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 Canal View?
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 Canal View compare to other places in Hyndburn?
61% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, and Canal View is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Canal View 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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Canal View is one of 53 rated food businesses in Rishton. See every hygiene rating in Rishton →
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