M.S. Lone Off - Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Burnley
M.S. Lone Off - Licence holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 27 June 2024, more than 2 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: 2-4 Forest Street, Burnley, BB11 2SA
How it compares in Burnley
In Burnley, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so M.S. Lone Off - Licence 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% | ← M.S. Lone Off - Licence | |
| 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 M.S. Lone Off - Licence 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 M.S. Lone Off - Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Chaiiwala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2024 |
| Circus Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2022 |
| Continentals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Burnley Leisure & Culture Mobile caterer | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Burnley Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2024 |
| Depher Food Drive Retailers - other | 387 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
Questions about M.S. Lone Off - Licence
What is M.S. Lone Off - Licence's food hygiene rating?
M.S. Lone Off - Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Burnley Council on 27 June 2024.
Is M.S. Lone Off - Licence 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was M.S. Lone Off - Licence last inspected?
M.S. Lone Off - Licence was last inspected on 27 June 2024, more than 2 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 M.S. Lone Off - Licence?
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 M.S. Lone Off - Licence compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while M.S. Lone Off - Licence holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects M.S. Lone Off - Licence 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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