The Common Table food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Burnley
The Common Table holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 March 2026, 3 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: 49 Bank Parade, Burnley, BB11 1UG
How it compares in Burnley
That puts The Common Table 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% | ← The Common Table | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Common Table 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 Common Table, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circus Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2022 |
| Chaiiwala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2024 |
| Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2024 |
| Burnley Leisure & Culture Mobile caterer | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2023 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Bridge Inn Bier Huis Pub/bar/nightclub | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Continentals Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Depher Food Drive Retailers - other | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
Questions about The Common Table
What is The Common Table's food hygiene rating?
The Common Table has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 20 March 2026.
Is The Common Table 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Common Table last inspected?
The Common Table was last inspected on 20 March 2026, 3 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 Common Table?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 The Common Table compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and The Common Table is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects The Common Table 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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