Clarence News & Grocery food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Burnley
Clarence News & Grocery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 10 July 2017, more than 9 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: 160 Oxford Road, Burnley, BB11 3HB
How it compares in Burnley
In Burnley, 70% of rated places manage a 5, so Clarence News & Grocery 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% | ← Clarence News & Grocery | |
| 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 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 Clarence News & Grocery 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 Clarence News & Grocery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnley Wood Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Burnley Wood Community Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2023 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2017 |
| Chai & Paratha Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| 197 Bistro & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| AZs Corner Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2022 |
| Five Star Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
Questions about Clarence News & Grocery
What is Clarence News & Grocery's food hygiene rating?
Clarence News & Grocery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Burnley Council on 10 July 2017.
Is Clarence News & Grocery 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clarence News & Grocery last inspected?
Clarence News & Grocery was last inspected on 10 July 2017, more than 9 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 Clarence News & Grocery?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clarence News & Grocery compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, while Clarence News & Grocery holds a 4. 164 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Clarence News & Grocery 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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