Sumbul Kebab House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Burnley
Sumbul Kebab House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 2 September 2025, 10 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: 154 St Jamess Street, Burnley, BB11 1NR
How it compares in Burnley
In Burnley, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Sumbul Kebab House sits behind roughly 715 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 551 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 6% | ← Sumbul Kebab House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sumbul Kebab 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 Sumbul Kebab House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empire News Retailers - other | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2017 |
| Empire Theatre Champagne Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Ellis's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Di's Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Build A Box By Sweet City Retailers - other | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Down Town Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Bar Mojitos Pub/bar/nightclub | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2017 |
| Cosy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2017 |
Questions about Sumbul Kebab House
What is Sumbul Kebab House's food hygiene rating?
Sumbul Kebab House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Burnley Council on 2 September 2025.
Is Sumbul Kebab House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Sumbul Kebab House last inspected?
Sumbul Kebab House was last inspected on 2 September 2025, 10 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 Sumbul Kebab House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Sumbul Kebab House compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while Sumbul Kebab House holds a 3. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Sumbul Kebab 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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