The Dainty Shop food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Burnley
The Dainty Shop holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 February 2025, 16 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: 3 Brennand Street, Burnley, BB10 1SU
How it compares in Burnley
In Burnley, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so The Dainty Shop sits behind roughly 715 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 551 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 6% | ← The Dainty Shop | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Dainty Shop 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 The Dainty Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakeinn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Abys Biryani Burnley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Bulgarian Bakery Hubenovi Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Adam Food Plus Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Banu Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Craves Desserts Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2022 |
| Casterton Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Coveris Staff Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 December 2023 |
Questions about The Dainty Shop
What is The Dainty Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Dainty Shop has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Burnley Council on 18 February 2025.
Is The Dainty Shop safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was The Dainty Shop last inspected?
The Dainty Shop was last inspected on 18 February 2025, 16 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 The Dainty Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Dainty Shop compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while The Dainty Shop holds a 3. 51 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects The Dainty Shop 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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