Starkie Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Burnley
Starkie Arms holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 13 February 2024, more than 2 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: 1 Church Street, Padiham, BB12 8HF
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Starkie Arms 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% | ← Starkie Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Starkie Arms 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 Starkie Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2022 |
| Eddie Gills Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Katy & Co Takeaway/sandwich shop | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Free Gardeners Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Hand & Shuttle Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Cartmels Retailers - other | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2025 |
| Essentialpharmacy4u Retailers - other | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Flying Dutchman Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Starkie Arms
What is Starkie Arms's food hygiene rating?
Starkie Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 13 February 2024.
Is Starkie Arms 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Starkie Arms last inspected?
Starkie Arms was last inspected on 13 February 2024, more than 2 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 Starkie Arms?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Starkie Arms compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Starkie Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Starkie Arms 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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Understanding this rating
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