Smackwater Jacks food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Burnley
Smackwater Jacks 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 28 November 2017, more than 8 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: 4 Ormerod Street, Burnley, BB11 1EP
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Smackwater Jacks 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% | ← Smackwater Jacks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Smackwater Jacks 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 Smackwater Jacks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Window Pub/bar/nightclub | 21 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| Bar Mojitos Pub/bar/nightclub | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2017 |
| Build A Box By Sweet City Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Dubliner Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
| Cosy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2017 |
| Ellis's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2022 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2017 |
Questions about Smackwater Jacks
What is Smackwater Jacks's food hygiene rating?
Smackwater Jacks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 28 November 2017.
Is Smackwater Jacks 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 Smackwater Jacks last inspected?
Smackwater Jacks was last inspected on 28 November 2017, more than 8 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 Smackwater Jacks?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smackwater Jacks compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Smackwater Jacks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Smackwater Jacks 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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