Food hygiene ratings in Blackburn
Our data holds 1,317 food businesses in Blackburn, rated between 2014-03-09 and 2026-08-19. 57.6% (758) are rated 5 (very good), below the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 118 (9%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Blackburn 292nd of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Blackburn
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 758 | 57.6% |
| 4 (good) | 138 | 10.5% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 84 | 6.4% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 46 | 3.5% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 71 | 5.4% |
| 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 1 | 0.1% |
| Awaiting inspection | 154 | 11.7% |
| Exempt | 65 | 4.9% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 337 | 40.9% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 | 63.2% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 213 | 47.9% |
| Other catering premises | 147 | 61.2% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 94 | 68.1% |
| Caring Premises | 79 | 82.3% |
| School/college/university | 78 | 96.2% |
| Mobile caterer | 43 | 55.8% |
Food businesses rated per month in Blackburn
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Blackburn
The 20 most recent of 118. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bengal Spice | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-27 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BB3 1BG |
| Hamza Takeaway | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-24 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BB1 1RF |
| Adil Food Store | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-24 | Retailers - other | BB2 1DY |
| Al Quds | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-22 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BB1 6EA |
| Al Quds Shawarma | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-22 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BB1 6EA |
| Siam Noodle Bar | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-22 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BB1 6EA |
| Kebabish | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-21 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BB3 1ET |
| Nick's Restaurant | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-17 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BL7 9QD |
| St Francis C Of E School (LCC) | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-09 | School/college/university | BB2 5NX |
| Al Makkah Halal Foods | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-07-09 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | BB2 6JW |
| Britain News Ltd | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-24 | Retailers - other | BB1 2AQ |
| Moturk Doner Wrap | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-23 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BB1 5AF |
| Hajis | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-22 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BB1 6NN |
| Moss Bridge Post Office | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-17 | Retailers - other | BB3 0AJ |
| Karahi N Kebab | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-16 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BB1 3AN |
| Q Lounge | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-16 | Pub/bar/nightclub | BB2 2HB |
| Braai Nights | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-08 | Other catering premises | BB1 |
| Mangiamo Tapas Ltd | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-02 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | BB3 1BZ |
| Bargain Booze | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-05-27 | Retailers - other | BB3 1AR |
| Ronnie's Cafe | 0 (urgent improvement necessary) | 2026-05-26 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | BB2 2TP |
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Questions about Blackburn
How many food businesses in Blackburn are rated 5 (very good)?
758 of 1,317 food businesses in Blackburn (57.6%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-19.
Which food businesses in Blackburn are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
118 food businesses in Blackburn are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
How up to date is this Blackburn data?
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