Kashmir Watan Food Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Burnley
Kashmir Watan Food Stores holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 16 January 2026, 5 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: 155 Abel Street, Burnley, BB10 1QB
How it compares in Burnley
A 2 is rare: only 17 of 790 rated places in Burnley score this low, about one in 46. By contrast 70% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 551 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ← Kashmir Watan Food Stores | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Kashmir Watan Food Stores the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Kashmir Watan Food Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakeinn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 355 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Bulgarian Bakery Hubenovi Retailers - other | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Abys Biryani Burnley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Adam Food Plus Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Banu Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Asda Cafe - Compass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2022 |
| Burnley Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2022 |
Questions about Kashmir Watan Food Stores
What is Kashmir Watan Food Stores's food hygiene rating?
Kashmir Watan Food Stores has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Burnley Council on 16 January 2026.
Is Kashmir Watan Food Stores safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Kashmir Watan Food Stores last inspected?
Kashmir Watan Food Stores was last inspected on 16 January 2026, 5 months 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 Kashmir Watan Food Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kashmir Watan Food Stores compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while Kashmir Watan Food Stores holds a 2. 17 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Kashmir Watan Food Stores 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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A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Burnley, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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