Down Town Café food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Burnley
Down Town Café 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 30 October 2025, 8 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: Market Hall Curzon Street, Burnley, BB11 1BB
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Down Town Café 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% | ← Down Town Café | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- 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 Down Town Café 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 Down Town Café, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarets Convenient Shop Retailers - other | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Bull Ring Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Burnley FC In The Community Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2019 |
| Ellis's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Empire Theatre Champagne Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Bridge Inn Bier Huis Pub/bar/nightclub | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Cosy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2017 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2022 |
Questions about Down Town Café
What is Down Town Café's food hygiene rating?
Down Town Café has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 30 October 2025.
Is Down Town Café 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 Down Town Café last inspected?
Down Town Café was last inspected on 30 October 2025, 8 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 Down Town Café?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Down Town Café compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Down Town Café is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Down Town Café 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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