Sams Sarnies @ Accrington Bus Station
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Sams Sarnies @ Accrington Bus Station is a restaurant/cafe/canteen located at Peel Street, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 1LL, in the Hyndburn local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 8 October 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Hyndburn oversees 778 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Hyndburn is 4.5 out of 5. As a restaurant or cafe, this business is assessed on how food is prepared and cooked on the premises, the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining areas, and whether staff follow proper hand-washing and cross-contamination prevention procedures. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Sams Sarnies @ Accrington Bus Station?
Sams Sarnies @ Accrington Bus Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Hyndburn.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a restaurant/cafe/canteen?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Sams Sarnies @ Accrington Bus Station last inspected?
Sams Sarnies @ Accrington Bus Station was last inspected on 2025-10-08. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Sams Sarnies @ Accrington Bus Station located?
Sams Sarnies @ Accrington Bus Station is located at Peel Street, Accrington, Lancashire , BB5 1LL, in the Hyndburn local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BB5 postcode area.