Union Exchange

Colne

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Generally satisfactory

Last inspected on 15 July 2024 by Pendle.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for Union Exchange, from July 2021 to July 2024. Its hygiene rating has gone down, from 4 in 2021 to 3 in 2024.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of Union Exchange.

Food hygiene rating history for Union Exchange
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
8 July 2021	4 / 5	Good
15 July 2024	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

Union Exchange in Colne has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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?

Union Hotel,
Market Street,
Colne,
Lancashire,
BB8 0LL

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

Who inspects Union Exchange?

Food hygiene at Union Exchange is inspected by Pendle, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.pendle.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about Union Exchange

What is Union Exchange’s food hygiene rating?

Union Exchange has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 15 July 2024.

When was Union Exchange last inspected?

Union Exchange was last inspected by Pendle on 15 July 2024.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

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.