European Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Burnley
European Mini Market holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 6 July 2025, 12 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: 284 Colne Road, Burnley, BB10 1DZ
How it compares in Burnley
In Burnley, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so European Mini Market sits behind roughly 715 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 551 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 6% | ← European Mini Market | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 European Mini Market 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 European Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakeinn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Abys Biryani Burnley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Bulgarian Bakery Hubenovi Retailers - other | 427 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Adam Food Plus Limited Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Banu Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Casterton Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Craves Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Burnley Premier Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2026 |
Questions about European Mini Market
What is European Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
European Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Burnley Council on 6 July 2025.
Is European Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was European Mini Market last inspected?
European Mini Market was last inspected on 6 July 2025, 12 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 European Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does European Mini Market compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while European Mini Market holds a 3. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects European Mini Market 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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