Drinks Express food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Burnley
Drinks Express 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 1 June 2021, more than 5 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: 93 Hapton Road, Padiham, BB12 7BD
How it compares in Burnley
In Burnley, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Drinks Express 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% | ← Drinks Express | |
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Drinks Express 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 Drinks Express, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 434 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Bobs Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Conlans Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Cambridge Superstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Flying Dutchman Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Essentialpharmacy4u Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Choi's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2023 |
| Cartmels Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
Questions about Drinks Express
What is Drinks Express's food hygiene rating?
Drinks Express has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Burnley Council on 1 June 2021.
Is Drinks Express 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 Drinks Express last inspected?
Drinks Express was last inspected on 1 June 2021, more than 5 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 Drinks Express?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Drinks Express compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while Drinks Express holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Drinks Express 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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