Fence has 10 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.8 out of 5, which is above the national average of 4.6.
100% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 78% achieving the top rating of 5.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 44% of food businesses in Fence.
4 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
1 establishment was newly inspected in the last 30 days.
Showing 1–10 of 10 establishments
| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelson (Pendle) | 233 | 4/5 | 54% |
| Colne | 191 | 4.4/5 | 70% |
| Barnoldswick | 95 | 4.6/5 | 74% |
| Brierfield | 58 | 4.1/5 | 55% |
| Barrowford | 41 | 4.7/5 | 81% |
| Earby |
There are currently 10 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Fence, out of 606,166 rated establishments across the UK.
In Fence, the average hygiene rating is 4.8/5 — above the national average of 4.6/5. 78% of rated businesses in Fence hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Fence are carried out by Pendle. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Fence was last updated on 6 April 2026.
| 33 |
| 4.6/5 |
| 78% |