S A Grocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Burnley
S A Grocers 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 7 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: 36 Cromwell Street, Burnley, BB12 0DB
How it compares in Burnley
In Burnley, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so S A Grocers 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% | ← S A Grocers | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 S A Grocers 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 S A Grocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Cafe - Compass Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2022 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2022 |
| Burnley College School/college/university | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| B & M Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2019 |
| Banu Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Adam Food Plus Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Bull Ring Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about S A Grocers
What is S A Grocers's food hygiene rating?
S A Grocers has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Burnley Council on 7 November 2017.
Is S A Grocers 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 S A Grocers last inspected?
S A Grocers was last inspected on 7 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 S A Grocers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does S A Grocers compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while S A Grocers holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects S A Grocers 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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