Hatters Bar food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Burnley
Hatters Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 April 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: Ground Floor and Basement 16 St Jamess Row, Burnley, BB11 1DR
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Hatters Bar 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% | ← Hatters Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Hatters Bar 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 Hatters Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellis's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Bar Mojitos Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2017 |
| Build A Box By Sweet City Retailers - other | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Cosy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 50 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2017 |
| Big Window Pub/bar/nightclub | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2018 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2022 |
| Dubliner Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2023 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2017 |
Questions about Hatters Bar
What is Hatters Bar's food hygiene rating?
Hatters Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 12 April 2024.
Is Hatters Bar 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hatters Bar last inspected?
Hatters Bar was last inspected on 12 April 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 Hatters Bar?
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 Hatters Bar compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Hatters Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Hatters Bar 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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