Empire Theatre Champagne Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Burnley
Empire Theatre Champagne Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 118 St Jamess Street, Burnley, BB11 1NL
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Empire Theatre Champagne Bar among the 551 places in Burnley holding top marks, 70% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 551 | 70% | ← Empire Theatre Champagne Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 93 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Empire Theatre Champagne Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire News Retailers - other | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2017 |
| Ellis's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 137 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Build A Box By Sweet City Retailers - other | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Bar Mojitos Pub/bar/nightclub | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2017 |
| Down Town Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Cosy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 206 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2017 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 219 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2022 |
| Big Window Pub/bar/nightclub | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
Questions about Empire Theatre Champagne Bar
What is Empire Theatre Champagne Bar's food hygiene rating?
Empire Theatre Champagne Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 27 March 2026.
Is Empire Theatre Champagne Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Empire Theatre Champagne Bar last inspected?
Empire Theatre Champagne Bar was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Burnley Council rather than by the business.
How does Empire Theatre Champagne Bar compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Empire Theatre Champagne Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Empire Theatre Champagne Bar and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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