Freehold Cottage food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rossendale
Freehold Cottage holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 October 2025, 9 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: 452 Market Street, Shawforth, Rochdale, OL12 8JB
How it compares in Rossendale
That puts Freehold Cottage 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% | ← Freehold Cottage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Freehold Cottage 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 Freehold Cottage, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rossendale Methodist Church Shawforth Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| St John And St Michael School (Kitchen) School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Granelli's Ice Cream - YP15 LGF Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Britannia County Primary School (Kitchen) School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2025 |
| Funda Wrap Around Care School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2023 |
| Bacup Balti Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Britannia Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Britannia Post Office Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about Freehold Cottage
What is Freehold Cottage's food hygiene rating?
Freehold Cottage has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rossendale Council on 6 October 2025.
Is Freehold Cottage 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Freehold Cottage last inspected?
Freehold Cottage was last inspected on 6 October 2025, 9 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 Freehold Cottage?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Freehold Cottage compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, and Freehold Cottage is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects Freehold Cottage 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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