What is the average food hygiene rating in BB4?

The average food hygiene rating in the BB4 postcode area of Rossendale is 4.81 out of 5, across 380 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in BB4 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

338 food businesses in the BB4 postcode area of Rossendale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.9% of the 380 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.

How many food businesses in BB4 have a low hygiene rating?

10 food businesses in the BB4 postcode area of 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 BB4 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BB4 postcode area of Rossendale (452 establishments on record, 380 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 BB4

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the BB4 postcode area of Rossendale hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.81/5, with 88.9% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 452 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

BB4 (Rossendale) has 338 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 380 rated premises (88.9%). 10 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.

Rating distribution in BB4

5★ Very Good

338 (88.9%)

4★ Good

26 (6.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

6 (1.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

7 (1.8%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

3 (0.8%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 49 awaiting inspection and 23 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in BB4: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in BB4?: The average food hygiene rating in the BB4 postcode area of Rossendale is 4.81 out of 5, across 380 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in BB4 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 338 food businesses in the BB4 postcode area of Rossendale hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 88.9% of the 380 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 29 May 2026.
How many food businesses in BB4 have a low hygiene rating?: 10 food businesses in the BB4 postcode area of 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 BB4 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BB4 postcode area of Rossendale (452 establishments on record, 380 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 BB4

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
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
Belmont SchoolSchool/college/university · Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, Lancashire · BB4 6RX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 7 May 2026
Puddleducks Childrens Nursery LtdSchool/college/university · 220 Helmshore Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire · BB4 4DJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
Green House Farm Nursery LtdSchool/college/university · Green House Farm Childrens Nursery, Laund Lane, Haslingden, Rossendale · BB4 5UB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026

Places needing improvement in BB4

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
Rossendale Halal Food Store LtdRetailers - other · Ground Floor, 30 Manchester Road, Haslingden, Rossendale · BB4 5ST
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 April 2026
International Foods Store 1Retailers - other · 39 Deardengate, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire · BB4 5QN
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 April 2026
Haat BazaarOther catering premises · 20 Deardengate, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire · BB4 5QJ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 April 2026
Best OneRetailers - other · 32 Burnley Road East, Waterfoot, Rossendale, Lancashire · BB4 9NH
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 23 March 2026
GraberzTakeaway/sandwich shop · 12 Blackburn Road, Haslingden, Rossendale, Lancashire · BB4 5QQ
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 May 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 452 real Food Standards Agency records for the BB4 postcode area, of which 380 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.