Landon News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Burnley
Landon News 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 30 August 2022, more than 3 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: 66-68 Manchester Road, Hapton, BB12 7LF
How it compares in Burnley
In Burnley, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Landon News 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% | ← Landon News | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Landon News 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 Landon News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bentley Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Cafe Exertis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2022 |
| Cambridge Superstore Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Albert Harrison & Co Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2019 |
Questions about Landon News
What is Landon News's food hygiene rating?
Landon News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Burnley Council on 30 August 2022.
Is Landon News 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 Landon News last inspected?
Landon News was last inspected on 30 August 2022, more than 3 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 Landon News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Landon News compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while Landon News holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Landon News 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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