Bestone - A&M Superstore food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hyndburn
Bestone - A&M Superstore holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 St Charles Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4HR
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Bestone - A&M Superstore sits behind roughly 636 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ← Bestone - A&M Superstore | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bestone - A&M Superstore 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 Bestone - A&M Superstore, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 County Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Cafe 21 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Brook Street Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Canal View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Chung Seng Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Accrington & District Golf Club (Wet Sales Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Bestone - A&M Superstore
What is Bestone - A&M Superstore's food hygiene rating?
Bestone - A&M Superstore has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Hyndburn Council on 13 May 2024.
Is Bestone - A&M Superstore safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Bestone - A&M Superstore last inspected?
Bestone - A&M Superstore was last inspected on 13 May 2024, more than 2 years 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 Bestone - A&M Superstore?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bestone - A&M Superstore compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Bestone - A&M Superstore holds a 3. 56 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Bestone - A&M Superstore 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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