Circus Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Burnley
Circus Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 June 2022, more than 4 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: 61 Bank Parade, Burnley, BB11 1UG
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Circus Cafe 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% | ← Circus Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Circus Cafe 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 Circus Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Chaiiwala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Burnley Leisure & Culture Mobile caterer | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Bridge Inn Bier Huis Pub/bar/nightclub | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Bull Ring Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Continentals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Burnley FC In The Community Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2019 |
Questions about Circus Cafe
What is Circus Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Circus Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 24 June 2022.
Is Circus Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Circus Cafe last inspected?
Circus Cafe was last inspected on 24 June 2022, more than 4 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 Circus Cafe?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Circus Cafe compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Circus Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Circus Cafe 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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