Braeside Home for the Elderly

Accrington

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Braeside Home for the Elderly scored a 4 out of 5 at its last inspection. Tuck in.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Good Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 19 May 2026 by Hyndburn.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Braeside Home for the Elderly, from November 2021 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2021 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Braeside Home for the Elderly.

Food hygiene rating history for Braeside Home for the Elderly
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
1 November 2021	5 / 5	Very good
19 May 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

Braeside Home for the Elderly in Accrington has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Stanhill Lane,
Oswaldtwistle,
Accrington,
BB5 4QF

Braeside Home for the Elderly Hygiene Rating - 4/5

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Braeside Home for the Elderly. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Braeside Home for the Elderly?

Food hygiene at Braeside Home for the Elderly is inspected by Hyndburn, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.hyndburnbc.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Braeside Home for the Elderly

What is Braeside Home for the Elderly’s food hygiene rating?

Braeside Home for the Elderly has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 19 May 2026.

When was Braeside Home for the Elderly last inspected?

Braeside Home for the Elderly was last inspected by Hyndburn on 19 May 2026.

Is a 4 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 4 out of 5 is good. Hygiene standards were found to be good at the last inspection, just short of the top mark.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.