1,312 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.4 out of 5. 71.1% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Blackburn are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
Blackburn currently has 1,312 registered food businesses. Of these, 1,070 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 71.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.4 out of 5. There are currently 55 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AC News | BB2 1JU | 1 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| All in One Bargain Ltd | BB2 2AJ | 1 | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Bargain Booze | BB3 1AR | 1 | Sep 18, 2023 |
| Best One | BB2 4AY | 1 | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Best One | BB1 2RH | 1 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Best Shop | BB2 3PZ | 1 | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Blackburn Breakfast | BB2 1NU | 1 | Sep 02, 2025 |
| Blackburn Grocers | BB2 2ES | 1 | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Bolton Road Off Licence | BB2 3PZ | 1 | Feb 05, 2026 |
| Cafe Blanc | BB1 7DJ | 1 | Oct 01, 2025 |
| Chai Lounge | BB2 6JW | 1 | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Chanel Mini Market | BB3 1ET | 1 | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Chapel Stores | BB3 0ET | 1 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Darwen Essentials Ltd | BB3 0AR | 1 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Exotic Spices Limited | BB1 3EE | 1 | Oct 23, 2025 |
There are currently 761 food businesses in Blackburn with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 71.1% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Blackburn depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.