The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Hyndburn
The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only 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 8 October 2024, 21 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: Barnes Street, Clayton-Le-Moors, Lancashire, BB5 5TA
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only sits behind roughly 448 nearby businesses. 26% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ← The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 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 Generally satisfactory
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 The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only 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 The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| All Saints C E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Dunkenhalgh Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Clayton News & Mini market Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Early Bairds Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Clayton Street Chippy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
Questions about The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only
What is The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only's food hygiene rating?
The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hyndburn Council on 8 October 2024.
Is The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only 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 The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only last inspected?
The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only was last inspected on 8 October 2024, 21 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 The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only 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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The Forts Arms - Wet Sales Only is one of 46 rated food businesses in Clayton-le-Moors. See every hygiene rating in Clayton-le-Moors →
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