Bull Ring food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Burnley
Bull Ring 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 22 April 2026, 2 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: 11 Standish Street, Burnley, BB11 1AP
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Bull Ring 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% | ← Bull Ring | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bull Ring 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 Bull Ring, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarets Convenient Shop Retailers - other | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Burnley FC In The Community Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2019 |
| Down Town Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Bridge Inn Bier Huis Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Circus Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2022 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2019 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2017 |
Questions about Bull Ring
What is Bull Ring's food hygiene rating?
Bull Ring has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Bull Ring 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 Bull Ring last inspected?
Bull Ring was last inspected on 22 April 2026, 2 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 Bull Ring?
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 Bull Ring compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Bull Ring is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Bull Ring 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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