Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen) food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Burnley
Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen) 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 25 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: Cobalt Building Magnesium Way, Hapton, BB12 7BF
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen) 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% | ← Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen) 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 Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Exertis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2022 |
| Cambridge Superstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Choi's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2023 |
| Bentley Bites Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Bobs Butchers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Conlans Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Flying Dutchman Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen)
What is Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen)'s food hygiene rating?
Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen) 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 Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen) last inspected?
Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen) was last inspected on 25 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 Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen)?
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 Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen) compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen) 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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