What is the average food hygiene rating in Rossendale?

The average food hygiene rating in Rossendale is 4.79 out of 5, across 596 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

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

87.8% of rated premises in Rossendale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Rossendale 63 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 Rossendale have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

523 food businesses in Rossendale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.8% of the 596 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

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

18 food businesses in Rossendale are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 Rossendale food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Rossendale (706 establishments on record, 596 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 Rossendale

In Rossendale, 87.8% of 596 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.79/5. These figures cover 706 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Rossendale has 523 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 596 rated premises (87.8%). 18 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.

5★ share: 87.8%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: +8.1 pp
National rank: 63 / 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 Rossendale

5★ Very Good

523 (87.8%)

4★ Good

46 (7.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

9 (1.5%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

10 (1.7%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

8 (1.3%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 75 awaiting inspection and 35 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 75 awaiting inspection and 35 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Rossendale: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Rossendale?: The average food hygiene rating in Rossendale is 4.79 out of 5, across 596 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Rossendale compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 87.8% of rated premises in Rossendale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 8.1 percentage points above the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Rossendale 63 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 Rossendale have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 523 food businesses in Rossendale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 87.8% of the 596 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 8 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Rossendale have a low hygiene rating?: 18 food businesses in Rossendale are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 Rossendale food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Rossendale (706 establishments on record, 596 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.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Rossendale

BB4452 places · 88.9% 5★

Top-rated places in Rossendale

Bridge's BakesMobile caterer · OL13
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Fudgetastic Treats And GiftsRetailers - other · 10 Doals Gate, Weir, Bacup, Lancashire · OL13 8JN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 June 2026
Highfield Hall Care HomeCaring Premises · Highfield Hall Nursing Home, Grane Road, Haslingden, Rossendale · BB4 5ES
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Lindens Rest HomeCaring Premises · The Lindens, Deardengate, Haslingden, Rossendale · BB4 5PU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
TescoRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Syke Street, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire · BB4 6LY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
Yo! To Go!Takeaway/sandwich shop · Tesco, Syke Street, Haslingden, Rossendale · BB4 6LY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 29 May 2026
ShengRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 2 Burnley Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire · BB4 8EW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
EvadarePub/bar/nightclub · Bridge Mills, Rochdale Road, Edenfield, Bury
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Greggs PlcRetailers - other · 48 Bank Street, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire · BB4 8DY
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
NilaRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 21 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire · BB4 7NG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Sykeside Leisure LimitedHotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Sykeside County House Hotel, Rawtenstall Road, Haslingden, Rossendale · BB4 6QE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
RelishTakeaway/sandwich shop · 261 Helmshore Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire · BB4 4DJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Rossendale

Croft Top Equestrian CentreRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Rossendale And Hyndburn Equestrian Centre, Kings Highway, Haslingden, Rossendale · BB5 2DP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 April 2026
CoCo'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 125 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire · BB4 9DF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 April 2026
Jo's Butty ShopRetailers - other · 727 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire · BB4 7EU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026
Big JsRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 110 Bury Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire · BB4 6DD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 24 April 2026
Bacup Wines And ConvenienceRetailers - other · 34 Burnley Road, Bacup, Lancashire · OL13 8AB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 March 2026
PremierRetailers - other · 2 - 4 Thorburn Drive, Whitworth, Rochdale, Lancashire · OL12 8UJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 8 April 2026
The Hunger LabRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 5A Market Street, Bacup, Lancashire · OL13 8EX
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 30 March 2026
BammysTakeaway/sandwich shop · King Georges Chambers, 2 St James Square, Bacup, Lancashire · OL13 9AA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 16 April 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 706 real Food Standards Agency records for Rossendale, of which 596 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.