1,335 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.3 out of 5. 68.1% 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. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. 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.
The source snapshot contains 1,335 registered food businesses for Blackburn. Of these, 1,141 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 68.1% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.3 out of 5. The snapshot contains 77 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required 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.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Bull | BL7 0AF | 0 | Sep 15, 2026 |
| AC News | BB2 1JU | 1 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Accrington Road Groceries | BB1 2AE | 1 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Adil Food Store | BB2 1DY | 1 | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Al Quds | BB1 6EA | 1 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Al Quds Shawarma | BB1 6EA | 1 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| All in One Bargain Ltd | BB2 2AJ | 1 | Feb 05, 2026 |
| AMA Online Ltd | BB1 5PF | 1 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Audley Express | BB1 1TF | 1 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Audley News | BB1 1TG | 1 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Bargain Booze | BB3 1AR | 1 | May 27, 2026 |
| Best One | BB2 4AY | 1 | Jul 14, 2025 |
| Best One | BB1 2RH | 1 | Aug 03, 2026 |
| Best One/Highercroft Post Office | BB2 3EP | 1 | Aug 04, 2026 |
| Best Shop | BB2 3PZ | 1 | Feb 05, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 777 food businesses in Blackburn with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 68.1% 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.