What is the average food hygiene rating in Blackburn?

The average food hygiene rating in Blackburn is 4.32 out of 5, across 1,068 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Blackburn compare with the national average for food hygiene?

68.3% of rated premises in Blackburn hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 11.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Blackburn 288 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Blackburn have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

729 food businesses in Blackburn hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 68.3% of the 1,068 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Blackburn have a low hygiene rating?

119 food businesses in Blackburn are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Blackburn food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Blackburn (1,299 establishments on record, 1,068 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Blackburn

In Blackburn, 68.3% of 1,068 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.32/5. These figures cover 1,299 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Blackburn has 729 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,068 rated premises (68.3%). 119 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

5★ share: 68.3%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -11.4 pp
National rank: 288 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Blackburn

5★ Very Good

729 (68.3%)

4★ Good

139 (13%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

81 (7.6%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

48 (4.5%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

70 (6.6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 171 awaiting inspection and 60 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 171 awaiting inspection and 60 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Blackburn: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Blackburn?: The average food hygiene rating in Blackburn is 4.32 out of 5, across 1,068 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Blackburn compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 68.3% of rated premises in Blackburn hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 11.4 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Blackburn 288 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Blackburn have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 729 food businesses in Blackburn hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 68.3% of the 1,068 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Blackburn have a low hygiene rating?: 119 food businesses in Blackburn are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Blackburn food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Blackburn (1,299 establishments on record, 1,068 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Blackburn

Top-rated places in Blackburn

Cluck & Moo (was S Parr & Son)Retailers - other · Stall D6da01 Market Hall Annexe Croft Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen · BB3 1BG
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
The Nile OriginalTakeaway/sandwich shop · Limefield 4 Preston New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 6BS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Akash Indian TakeawayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 194 Duckworth Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen · BB3 1PX
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
Postal OrderPub/bar/nightclub · 15 - 19 Darwen Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 2BH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Tradenutrition.co.ukRetailers - other · 20 Gorse Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 6LZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
IcelandRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Iceland School Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen · BB3 1BE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
AFC DarwenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Anchor Football Ground Anchor Road, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen · BB3 0BB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 May 2026
Cugini Pizza LtdTakeaway/sandwich shop · Edgworth Cricket Club Edgworth Cricket Club Bolton Road, Turton, Bolton, Blackburn With Darwen · BL7 0AP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 22 May 2026
Kebabish OriginalTakeaway/sandwich shop · 83 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 6JZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
The Kettle Cafe and BarRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 47 - 51 Bridge Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen · BB3 2AA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Eddies Woodfired PizzaTakeaway/sandwich shop · 8 Borough Road, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen · BB3 1PL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026
Oakenhurst Farm Brewers FayrePub/bar/nightclub · Brewers Fayre Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre Oakenhurst Farm Riversway Drive, Lower Darwen, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB3 0SN
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 20 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Blackburn

Khyber CafeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 35 Whalley Range, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 6DX
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 March 2026
International Foods Store LimitedRetailers - other · 253 Audley Range, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 1UA
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2026
Intack Mini Mart - PremierRetailers - other · 331 - 333 Accrington Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 2AL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 January 2026
Hamilton ExpressRetailers - other · 35A Hamilton Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 4AL
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 28 January 2026
Chai LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Al Mecca Halal 21A New Bank Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 6JW
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 10 November 2025
Dhorat's NewsagentsRetailers - other · 62 Queens Park Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 1SE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026
Hanslod NewsRetailers - other · 56 Revidge Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 6JQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026
Lahore FoodsRetailers - other · Huma Foods Bastfield Mill Beech Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 6LT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 March 2026

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,299 real Food Standards Agency records for Blackburn, of which 1,068 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.