Food Hygiene Ratings in Hyndburn

756 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.5 out of 5. 64.6% rated "very good".

756
Businesses
4.5/5
Average Rating
7
Rated 0 or 1
64.6%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good64.6%461
Good24.5%175
Satisfactory8.8%63
Improvement Needed1.1%8
Major Improvement0.7%5
Urgent Improvement0.3%2

Business types

Retailers - other16121.3%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen12816.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop12316.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub8311.0%
Other catering premises719.4%
Caring Premises709.3%
School/college/university567.4%
Mobile caterer293.8%

Food hygiene ratings in Hyndburn are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.

Hyndburn currently has 756 registered food businesses. Of these, 714 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 64.6% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.5 out of 5. There are currently 7 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.

If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Al-Rehman SupermarketBB5 1SY0Oct 17, 2025
Handi n RotiBB5 1SA0Sep 17, 2025
2Four7 ExpressBB5 1JJ1Jan 19, 2026
Fat SpudsBB5 0RH1Oct 29, 2025
Go Local Great HarwoodBB6 7DF1Jun 13, 2025
Mr BoozeBB5 5BP1Nov 28, 2025
Mr PandaBB1 2EA1Jan 19, 2026
ChickzillaBB5 1LE2Jan 08, 2026
Corner Express LtdBB5 0QQ2Nov 18, 2025
E Bramwell & SonBB5 1JJ2Dec 16, 2025
Eastern PromiseBB5 0AQ2Oct 29, 2025
General StoreBB5 6SY2Jul 08, 2025
Lancashire Catering @ Accrington Woodnook Primary BB5 2HS2Feb 28, 2025
Mount Carmel RC High SchoolBB5 0LU2Sep 10, 2025
Urban CrustBB5 1AS2Oct 21, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Hyndburn have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 461 food businesses in Hyndburn with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 64.6% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Hyndburn?+

A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.

How often are food businesses inspected in Hyndburn?+

Inspection frequency in Hyndburn depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.

Data from official government food safety agencies