HomeWok T/A Scarlett Chippy food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Burnley
HomeWok T/A Scarlett Chippy holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 4 March 2026, 4 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: 12 Scarlett Street, Burnley, BB11 4LQ
How it compares in Burnley
In Burnley, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so HomeWok T/A Scarlett Chippy 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% | ← HomeWok T/A Scarlett Chippy | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to HomeWok T/A Scarlett Chippy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Booze Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2017 |
| Coal Clough Academy Caring Premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2022 |
| Burnley Oriental Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 344 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Burnley Society Ltd Caring Premises | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Barracks Service Station Retailers - other | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2019 |
| Ballaro Restaurant & Ciao Take Away Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 September 2022 |
| Acorn Heights Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Bannys Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
Questions about HomeWok T/A Scarlett Chippy
What is HomeWok T/A Scarlett Chippy's food hygiene rating?
HomeWok T/A Scarlett Chippy has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Burnley Council on 4 March 2026.
Is HomeWok T/A Scarlett Chippy 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was HomeWok T/A Scarlett Chippy last inspected?
HomeWok T/A Scarlett Chippy was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Burnley Council rather than by the business.
How does HomeWok T/A Scarlett Chippy compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while HomeWok T/A Scarlett Chippy holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects HomeWok T/A Scarlett Chippy 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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