Mei Po House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Burnley
Mei Po House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 July 2025, 11 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: 64 Waterbarn Street, Burnley, BB10 1RP
How it compares in Burnley
In Burnley, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Mei Po House sits behind roughly 551 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 551 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ← Mei Po House | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Mei Po House 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 Mei Po House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakeinn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Abys Biryani Burnley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Bulgarian Bakery Hubenovi Retailers - other | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 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 |
| Casterton Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Burnley Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
| Craves Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
Questions about Mei Po House
What is Mei Po House's food hygiene rating?
Mei Po House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Burnley Council on 26 July 2025.
Is Mei Po House safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Mei Po House last inspected?
Mei Po House was last inspected on 26 July 2025, 11 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 Mei Po House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mei Po House compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while Mei Po House holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Mei Po House 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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