Chaiiwala food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Burnley
Chaiiwala 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 21 January 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: Unit 1 54 Church Street, Burnley, BB11 2DL
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Chaiiwala 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% | ← Chaiiwala | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Chaiiwala 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 Chaiiwala, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Circus Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 104 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2022 |
| Burnley Leisure & Culture Mobile caterer | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Continentals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Depher Food Drive Retailers - other | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| Bridge Inn Bier Huis Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Bull Ring Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
Questions about Chaiiwala
What is Chaiiwala's food hygiene rating?
Chaiiwala has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 21 January 2024.
Is Chaiiwala 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 Chaiiwala last inspected?
Chaiiwala was last inspected on 21 January 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 Chaiiwala?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chaiiwala compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Chaiiwala is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Chaiiwala 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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