Bobs Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Burnley
Bobs Butchers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2025, 15 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: 72 Victoria Road, Padiham, BB12 8QY
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Bobs Butchers 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% | ← Bobs Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bobs Butchers 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 Bobs Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choi's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2023 |
| Conlans Butchers Retailers - other | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Flying Dutchman Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cambridge Superstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Essentialpharmacy4u Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Cartmels Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Eddie Gills Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about Bobs Butchers
What is Bobs Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Bobs Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Bobs Butchers 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bobs Butchers last inspected?
Bobs Butchers was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 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 Bobs Butchers?
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 Bobs Butchers compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Bobs Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Bobs Butchers 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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