What is the average food hygiene rating in Burnley?

The average food hygiene rating in Burnley is 4.57 out of 5, across 787 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Burnley compare with the national average for food hygiene?

70% of rated premises in Burnley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Burnley 283 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Burnley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

551 food businesses in Burnley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 70% of the 787 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Burnley have a low hygiene rating?

23 food businesses in Burnley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Burnley food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Burnley (878 establishments on record, 787 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Burnley

In Burnley, 70% of 787 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.57/5. These figures cover 878 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Burnley has 551 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 787 rated premises (70%). 23 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.

5★ share: 70%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -9.7 pp
National rank: 283 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Burnley

5★ Very Good

551 (70%)

4★ Good

163 (20.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

50 (6.4%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

16 (2%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

7 (0.9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 49 awaiting inspection and 42 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 49 awaiting inspection and 42 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Burnley: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Burnley?: The average food hygiene rating in Burnley is 4.57 out of 5, across 787 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Burnley compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 70% of rated premises in Burnley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 9.7 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Burnley 283 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Burnley have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 551 food businesses in Burnley hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 70% of the 787 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 1 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Burnley have a low hygiene rating?: 23 food businesses in Burnley are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Burnley food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Burnley (878 establishments on record, 787 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Top-rated places in Burnley

Chez NannyCaring Premises · 22A FOXCROFT, BURNLEY · BB12 0EH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Partou Little People Day NurseryCaring Premises · PICCADILLY GARDENS DAY NURSERY PICCADILLY ROAD, BURNLEY · BB11 4PP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Mister FalafelTakeaway/sandwich shop · MARKET HALL CURZON STREET, BURNLEY · BB11 1BB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Padiham Park Community CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackburn Road Memorial Park Padiham, Padiham · BB12 8LA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Yo! To Go!Takeaway/sandwich shop · TESCO SUPERSTORES LTD FINSLEY GATE, BURNLEY · BB11 2HE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Fusion Function And EventsPub/bar/nightclub · 77 HAMMERTON STREET, BURNLEY · BB11 1LE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Whittlefield Primary And Nursery SchoolSchool/college/university · WHITTLEFIELD PRIMARY SCHOOL TABOR STREET, BURNLEY · BB12 0HL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Domino's PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 56A CHURCH STREET, BURNLEY · BB11 2DL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Mellors Catering ServicesSchool/college/university · BLESSED TRINITY RC COLLEGE ORMEROD ROAD, BURNLEY · BB10 3AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Ightenhill Fish BarTakeaway/sandwich shop · 318 PADIHAM ROAD, BURNLEY · BB12 6ST
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Mama's PancakesOther catering premises · MARKET HALL CURZON STREET, BURNLEY · BB11 1BB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Whitegate Early Years CareCaring Premises · WHITEGATE NURSERY SCHOOL VICTORIA ROAD, PADIHAM · BB12 8TG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Burnley

The New WaggonersPub/bar/nightclub · NEW WAGGONERS INN MANCHESTER ROAD BURNLEY, HABERGHAM EAVES · BB11 5NS
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 9 March 2026
Alfie's Butty ShopTakeaway/sandwich shop · 2A BULL STREET, BURNLEY · BB11 1DW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 September 2025
Fu LamTakeaway/sandwich shop · 13A CHURCH STREET, PADIHAM · BB12 8HF
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 11 February 2026
Rosehill Convenience StoresRetailers - other · 317 MANCHESTER ROAD, BURNLEY · BB11 4HD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 November 2025
Ahmed Halal MeatRetailers - other · 50 ABEL STREET, BURNLEY · BB10 1QU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 January 2025
Deli Touch Burnley LtdTakeaway/sandwich shop · 52-56 ABEL STREET, BURNLEY · BB10 1QU
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 October 2025
Yi FongTakeaway/sandwich shop · 1 ALLENDALE STREET, BURNLEY · BB12 6JR
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 13 October 2025
Top TasterTakeaway/sandwich shop · 46 CAMBRIDGE DRIVE PADIHAM, HAPTON · BB12 7DA
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 26 June 2025

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 878 real Food Standards Agency records for Burnley, of which 787 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.