Spar Harle Syke food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Burnley
Spar Harle Syke holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 May 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: 146 Burnley Road, Briercliffe, BB10 2HJ
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Spar Harle Syke 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% | ← Spar Harle Syke | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Spar Harle Syke 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 Spar Harle Syke, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Briercliffe Primary School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
| Casterton Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Aykroyd Lodge Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Alice's Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Cakeinn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Brunswick Street Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Brierfield WMC Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Abys Biryani Burnley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
Questions about Spar Harle Syke
What is Spar Harle Syke's food hygiene rating?
Spar Harle Syke has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 15 May 2024.
Is Spar Harle Syke 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spar Harle Syke last inspected?
Spar Harle Syke was last inspected on 15 May 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 Spar Harle Syke?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spar Harle Syke compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Spar Harle Syke is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Spar Harle Syke 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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