Hens on the Hill

Lancashire

Food hygiene rating 4 / 5 · Good

Squeaky clean

Hens on the Hill 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 28 January 2026 by Hyndburn.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Hens on the Hill, from September 2019 to January 2026. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 5 in 2019 to 4 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Hens on the Hill.

Food hygiene rating history for Hens on the Hill
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
26 September 2019	5 / 5	Very good
28 January 2026	4 / 5	Good

What does this rating mean?

Hens on the Hill in Lancashire 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?

Elton Road,
Belthorn,
Lancashire,
BB1 2PL

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for Hens on the Hill. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects Hens on the Hill?

Food hygiene at Hens on the Hill 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 Hens on the Hill

What is Hens on the Hill’s food hygiene rating?

Hens on the Hill has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (Good), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 28 January 2026.

When was Hens on the Hill last inspected?

Hens on the Hill was last inspected by Hyndburn on 28 January 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.