The Link Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rossendale
The Link 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
This is a fresh result: The Link Cafe was inspected on 10 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Rossendale score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Rossendale ratings →
Address: Haslingden Community Centre, Bury Road, Haslingden, BB4 5PG
How this rating has changed
The Link Cafe was re-inspected on 10 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Rossendale
That puts The Link Cafe among the 496 places in Rossendale holding top marks, 80% 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 | 496 | 80% | ← The Link Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 71 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 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 The Link Cafe 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 Link Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| European Mini Market Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2026 |
| Chesters Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Haslingden News Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2023 |
| Haslingden County Primary School (Kitchen) School/college/university | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Haslingden Space @ Haslingden County Primary School School/college/university | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Greenfield Gardens Bowling Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2025 |
| Arifa Hasi LTD Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
| Avo Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about The Link Cafe
What is The Link Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Link Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rossendale Council on 10 August 2026.
Is The Link 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 The Link Cafe last inspected?
The Link Cafe was last inspected on 10 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rossendale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Link Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Link Cafe compare to other places in Rossendale?
80% of the 619 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, and The Link Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects The Link 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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