Food Hygiene Ratings in Hyndburn

764 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 61.1% rated "very good".

764
Businesses
4.4/5
Average Rating
11
Rated 0 or 1
61.1%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good61.1%439
Good27.3%196
Satisfactory8.6%62
Improvement Needed1.4%10
Major Improvement0.8%6
Urgent Improvement0.7%5

Business types

Retailers - other16321.3%
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen13317.4%
Takeaway/sandwich shop12616.5%
Pub/bar/nightclub8310.9%
Other catering premises739.6%
Caring Premises739.6%
School/college/university547.1%
Retailers - supermarkets/hyper233.0%

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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.

The source snapshot contains 764 registered food businesses for Hyndburn. Of these, 718 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 61.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. The snapshot contains 11 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.

Source snapshots

Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Desi Spot CuisineBB5 0AE0Sep 01, 2026
Dessert PalaceBB5 0AF0Aug 06, 2026
Dixi WorldBB5 0AD0Sep 02, 2026
Pakistan on a PlateBB5 1PL0Sep 02, 2026
Paper PlusBB5 0AE0Sep 08, 2026
Accorna StoreBB5 1SA1Jun 24, 2026
Crunchy Plus ChickenBB6 7AL1Jul 21, 2026
Deli BakeBB6 7QQ1Jul 23, 2026
Great WinesBB6 7DZ1Jun 22, 2026
White BullBB5 3QW1Jul 22, 2026
Your Knuzden ChippyBB1 2DQ1Sep 15, 2026
Anarkali at the Game Cock InnBB6 7UH2May 13, 2026
E Bramwell & SonBB5 1JJ2Dec 16, 2025
Food PlusBB5 1AR2Jul 23, 2026
Love Chico'sBB5 3HU2Jul 29, 2026

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Hyndburn have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 439 food businesses in Hyndburn with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 61.1% 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