Santa's Pizza food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Burnley
Santa's Pizza holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 338 Colne Road, Burnley, BB10 1ED
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Santa's Pizza 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% | ← Santa's Pizza | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Santa's Pizza none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Santa's Pizza, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakeinn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Abys Biryani Burnley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Bulgarian Bakery Hubenovi Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Adam Food Plus Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Casterton Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Banu Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Craves Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Coveris Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2023 |
Questions about Santa's Pizza
What is Santa's Pizza's food hygiene rating?
Santa's Pizza has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 11 October 2022.
Is Santa's Pizza 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Santa's Pizza last inspected?
Santa's Pizza was last inspected on 11 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Burnley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Santa's Pizza?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Santa's Pizza compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Santa's Pizza is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Santa's Pizza 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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