The Black Dog food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Rossendale
The Black Dog holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2025, 11 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: 591 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8NE
How it compares in Rossendale
That puts The Black Dog 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% | ← The Black Dog | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Black Dog 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 Black Dog, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fry's Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Ann Kay Ltd Trading As The Masons Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 54 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Crawshawbooth Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Crawshawbooth Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 288 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2023 |
| Bright Futures Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Abbeycroft Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bambinos Nursery School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Constable Lee St Pauls C Of E School (Kitchen) School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about The Black Dog
What is The Black Dog's food hygiene rating?
The Black Dog has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rossendale Council on 6 August 2025.
Is The Black Dog 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Black Dog last inspected?
The Black Dog was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 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 The Black Dog?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Black Dog compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, and The Black Dog is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects The Black Dog 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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