Continentals food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Burnley
Continentals 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 24 July 2025, 11 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: 46-48 Keirby Walk, Burnley, BB11 2DE
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Continentals 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% | ← Continentals | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Continentals 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 Continentals, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depher Food Drive Retailers - other | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Burnley Leisure & Culture Mobile caterer | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Burnley Mini Market Retailers - other | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Bridge Inn Bier Huis Pub/bar/nightclub | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Chaiiwala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2024 |
| Five Star Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Barnaby Fudge Retailers - other | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
| Circus Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2022 |
Questions about Continentals
What is Continentals's food hygiene rating?
Continentals has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 24 July 2025.
Is Continentals 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 Continentals last inspected?
Continentals was last inspected on 24 July 2025, 11 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 Continentals?
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 Continentals compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Continentals is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Continentals 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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