What is the average food hygiene rating in Pendle?

The average food hygiene rating in Pendle is 4.47 out of 5, across 759 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Pendle compare with the national average for food hygiene?

70.2% of rated premises in Pendle hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.5 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Pendle 282 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Pendle have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

533 food businesses in Pendle hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 70.2% of the 759 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Pendle have a low hygiene rating?

52 food businesses in Pendle are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Pendle food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Pendle (810 establishments on record, 759 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Pendle

In Pendle, 70.2% of 759 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.47/5. These figures cover 810 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Pendle has 533 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 759 rated premises (70.2%). 52 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.

5★ share: 70.2%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -9.5 pp
National rank: 282 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Pendle

5★ Very Good

533 (70.2%)

4★ Good

122 (16.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

52 (6.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

33 (4.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

18 (2.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 34 awaiting inspection and 17 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 34 awaiting inspection and 17 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Pendle: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Pendle?: The average food hygiene rating in Pendle is 4.47 out of 5, across 759 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Pendle compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 70.2% of rated premises in Pendle hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.5 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Pendle 282 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Pendle have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 533 food businesses in Pendle hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 70.2% of the 759 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 11 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Pendle have a low hygiene rating?: 52 food businesses in Pendle are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Pendle food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Pendle (810 establishments on record, 759 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Pendle

BoroughsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Colne Market Hall, 22 Market Street, Colne, Lancashire · BB8 0HR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Mario'sTakeaway/sandwich shop · 55-57 Gisburn Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire · BB18 5HB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 June 2026
Blondie BrownieRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 80 Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire · BB8 0AG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Bright Futures Day NurseryCaring Premises · Childrens Nursery, Edmondson Street, Barnoldswick, Lancashire · BB18 5EY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Panko & SushiTakeaway/sandwich shop · Colne Market Hall, 22 Market Street, Colne, Lancashire · BB8 0HR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 10 June 2026
Little Batch BrowniesRetailers - other · BB8
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Spar StoreRetailers - other · 351-357 Leeds Road, Nelson, Lancashire · BB9 8RP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Reu's PizzaMobile caterer · Four Alls Inn, Higham Hall Road, Higham, Lancashire · BB12 9EZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 June 2026
Dubai Shawarma ExpressRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 40 Manchester Road, Nelson, Lancashire · BB9 7EJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
Taste DelicatessenRetailers - other · 27 Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire · BB8 0RY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Eyes On The FriesMobile caterer · 3 Ivegate, Colne, Lancashire · BB8 9BN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Asda CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 1, Swinden Retail Park, Corporation Street, Colne · BB8 8LB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 19 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Pendle

YHY MeatsRetailers - other · 86 Manchester Road, Nelson, Lancashire · BB9 7HD
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 January 2026
A + H Halal MeatRetailers - other · 63 Scotland Road, Nelson, Lancashire · BB9 7UY
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 February 2025
Afzal TradersRetailers - other · 19 Chapel Street, Brierfield, Lancashire · BB9 5HJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 January 2026
Calder View Residential HomeCaring Premises · Calder View Nursing Home, 6 Keighley Road, Colne, Lancashire · BB8 0JL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 April 2026
A&G Convenience Store LtdRetailers - other · Hill Place Post Office, 12 Hill Place, Nelson, Lancashire · BB9 0QB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 January 2025
Ho KingTakeaway/sandwich shop · 56 Windsor Street, Colne, Lancashire · BB8 9LD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 3 November 2025
Snack-KingRetailers - other · 33 Rainhall Road, Barnoldswick, Lancashire · BB18 5DR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 August 2025
AK FoodsRetailers - other · Unit 2, 72 Manchester Road, Nelson, Lancashire · BB9 7EJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 January 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 810 real Food Standards Agency records for Pendle, of which 759 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.