Sanctuary Rock Bar food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Burnley
Sanctuary Rock Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 3 October 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: Cow Lane, Burnley, BB11 1NN
How it compares in Burnley
In Burnley, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Sanctuary Rock Bar 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% | ← Sanctuary Rock Bar | |
| 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 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 Sanctuary Rock Bar 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 Sanctuary Rock Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire News Retailers - other | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2017 |
| Empire Theatre Champagne Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Build A Box By Sweet City Retailers - other | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Ellis's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Bar Mojitos Pub/bar/nightclub | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2017 |
| Big Window Pub/bar/nightclub | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| Cosy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2017 |
| Dubliner Pub/bar/nightclub | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
Questions about Sanctuary Rock Bar
What is Sanctuary Rock Bar's food hygiene rating?
Sanctuary Rock Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Burnley Council on 3 October 2017.
Is Sanctuary Rock Bar 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sanctuary Rock Bar last inspected?
Sanctuary Rock Bar was last inspected on 3 October 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 Sanctuary Rock Bar?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sanctuary Rock Bar compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while Sanctuary Rock Bar holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Sanctuary Rock Bar 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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