Lakeside Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Pendle
Lakeside Cafe 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 29 April 2025, 14 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: Ball Grove Recreation Centre, Ball Grove Drive, Colne, BB8 7HY
How it compares in Pendle
That puts Lakeside Cafe 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% | ← Lakeside Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lakeside Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blossom Tree Caring Premises | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Haffners Eats Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Dianes Catering Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Christchurch Ce School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Favordale Hfe Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Colne Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Cemetery Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Colne Youth Action Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
Questions about Lakeside Cafe
What is Lakeside Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Lakeside Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Pendle Council on 29 April 2025.
Is Lakeside Cafe 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 Lakeside Cafe last inspected?
Lakeside Cafe was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Pendle Council rather than by the business.
How does Lakeside Cafe compare to other places in Pendle?
71% of the 764 rated food businesses in Pendle hold the top rating of 5, and Lakeside Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Pendle Council inspects Lakeside Cafe 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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