Parliament St News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Burnley
Parliament St News holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 5 July 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: 66 Parliament Street, Burnley, BB11 3JY
How it compares in Burnley
A 2 is rare: only 17 of 790 rated places in Burnley score this low, about one in 46. By contrast 70% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 551 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ← Parliament St News | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Parliament St News the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Parliament St News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chai & Paratha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Burnley Wood Community Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2023 |
| Burnley Wood Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| AZs Corner Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2017 |
| Cafe At The Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Bootleggers Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2017 |
Questions about Parliament St News
What is Parliament St News's food hygiene rating?
Parliament St News has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Burnley Council on 5 July 2024.
Is Parliament St News safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Parliament St News last inspected?
Parliament St News was last inspected on 5 July 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 Parliament St News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Parliament St News compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while Parliament St News holds a 2. 17 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Parliament St News 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Burnley, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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