The Crooked Billet food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Burnley
The Crooked Billet holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 August 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: 1 Smith Street, Worsthorne-With-Hurstwood, BB10 3NQ
How it compares in Burnley
That puts The Crooked Billet 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% | ← The Crooked Billet | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Crooked Billet 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 The Crooked Billet, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brunshaw Primary School School/college/university | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| Happy Mind Kids Academy Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Coveris Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2017 |
| Burnley Tennis Club Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Harties Fudglet Other catering premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Burnley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2024 |
| Briercliffe Primary School Caring Premises | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about The Crooked Billet
What is The Crooked Billet's food hygiene rating?
The Crooked Billet has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 2 August 2022.
Is The Crooked Billet 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Crooked Billet last inspected?
The Crooked Billet was last inspected on 2 August 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 The Crooked Billet?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Crooked Billet compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and The Crooked Billet is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects The Crooked Billet 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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