What is the average food hygiene rating in BB1?

The average food hygiene rating in the BB1 postcode area of Blackburn is 4.27 out of 5, across 384 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How many restaurants in BB1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

258 food businesses in the BB1 postcode area of Blackburn hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 67.2% of the 384 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

How many food businesses in BB1 have a low hygiene rating?

47 food businesses in the BB1 postcode area of 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 BB1 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BB1 postcode area of Blackburn (461 establishments on record, 384 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 BB1

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the BB1 postcode area of Blackburn hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.27/5, with 67.2% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 461 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

BB1 (Blackburn) has 258 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 384 rated premises (67.2%). 47 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.

Rating distribution in BB1

5★ Very Good

258 (67.2%)

4★ Good

45 (11.7%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

34 (8.9%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

23 (6%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

23 (6%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.3%)

Plus 56 awaiting inspection and 21 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in BB1: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in BB1?: The average food hygiene rating in the BB1 postcode area of Blackburn is 4.27 out of 5, across 384 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How many restaurants in BB1 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 258 food businesses in the BB1 postcode area of Blackburn hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 67.2% of the 384 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 21 May 2026.
How many food businesses in BB1 have a low hygiene rating?: 47 food businesses in the BB1 postcode area of 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 BB1 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BB1 postcode area of Blackburn (461 establishments on record, 384 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.

Top-rated places in BB1

Kebabish OriginalTakeaway/sandwich shop · 83 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 6JZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 21 May 2026
Jamiatul-Ilm Wal HudaSchool/college/university · 30 Moss Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 5JT
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Haweli Restaurant & TakeawayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 32 - 34 Higher Eanam, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 3AZ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Shadsworth Junior School (LCC)School/college/university · Shadsworth Junior School Arran Avenue, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 2ET
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Bumble Bees NurseryCaring Premises · Bumble Bees Nursery 200 Old Bank Lane, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 2HU
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 12 May 2026
Acorn HouseCaring Premises · Acorn House Care Centre Whalley New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 9SP
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Shadsworth Family HubRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Family Hub Shadsworth Shadsworth Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 2HR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
The Curry ClubRetailers - other · Little Harwood Community Centre Whalley Old Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 5PQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
YA cateringTakeaway/sandwich shop · Unit 4 Willow Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 5NQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
Mr Joe'sRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 222 - 224 Shear Brow, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 8DS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 8 May 2026
Khana KhazanaOther catering premises · Unit 5 Globe Works Hart Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 1HW
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 6 May 2026
Waterside CanteenRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Waterside Head Office Haslingden Road, Guide, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 2FA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 April 2026

Places needing improvement in BB1

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
Dhorat's NewsagentsRetailers - other · 62 Queens Park Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 1SE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026
Lahore FoodsRetailers - other · Huma Foods Bastfield Mill Beech Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 6LT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 5 March 2026
Lahori Tawa & GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop · 459 - 461 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 9SP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 2 December 2025
Frangos Fried LtdTakeaway/sandwich shop · 100 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 6LD
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 21 April 2026
Accrington Road GroceriesRetailers - other · 96 Accrington Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB1 2AE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 31 March 2026

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 461 real Food Standards Agency records for the BB1 postcode area, of which 384 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. 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.