Back Ecke food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Burnley
Back Ecke holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 January 2026, 5 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: 30 St Jamess Street, Burnley, BB11 1NQ
How it compares in Burnley
In Burnley, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Back Ecke sits behind roughly 551 nearby businesses. 21% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 551 | 70% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ← Back Ecke | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- 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 Back Ecke 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 Back Ecke, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eggzz Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Barnaby Fudge Retailers - other | 51 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2018 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2017 |
| Bootleggers Pub/bar/nightclub | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2017 |
| Cafe At The Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Admiral Casino Retailers - other | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2022 |
| Burnley Mini Market Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Cosy Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2017 |
Questions about Back Ecke
What is Back Ecke's food hygiene rating?
Back Ecke has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Burnley Council on 21 January 2026.
Is Back Ecke safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Back Ecke last inspected?
Back Ecke was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Back Ecke?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Back Ecke compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while Back Ecke holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Back Ecke 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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