What is the average food hygiene rating in BB2?

The average food hygiene rating in the BB2 postcode area of Blackburn is 4.21 out of 5, across 399 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 BB2 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

254 food businesses in the BB2 postcode area of Blackburn hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 63.7% of the 399 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

How many food businesses in BB2 have a low hygiene rating?

53 food businesses in the BB2 postcode area of Blackburn are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 BB2 food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BB2 postcode area of Blackburn (491 establishments on record, 399 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 BB2

Restaurants, takeaways and cafes in the BB2 postcode area of Blackburn hold an average food hygiene rating of 4.21/5, with 63.7% rated 5 (Very Good). Covers 491 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

BB2 (Blackburn) has 254 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 399 rated premises (63.7%). 53 premises are rated 2 or below. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.

Rating distribution in BB2

5★ Very Good

254 (63.7%)

4★ Good

63 (15.8%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

29 (7.3%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

17 (4.3%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

36 (9%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

0 (0%)

Plus 70 awaiting inspection and 22 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Food hygiene in BB2: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in BB2?: The average food hygiene rating in the BB2 postcode area of Blackburn is 4.21 out of 5, across 399 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 BB2 have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 254 food businesses in the BB2 postcode area of Blackburn hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 63.7% of the 399 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 3 June 2026.
How many food businesses in BB2 have a low hygiene rating?: 53 food businesses in the BB2 postcode area of Blackburn are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 0 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 BB2 food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for the BB2 postcode area of Blackburn (491 establishments on record, 399 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 BB2

The Nile OriginalTakeaway/sandwich shop · Limefield 4 Preston New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 6BS
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 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
Bigger Fish to FryTakeaway/sandwich shop · 45 Crosby Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 3NF
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 18 May 2026
Branch Court Care HomeCaring Premises · Branch Court Care Home Livesey Branch Road, Livesey, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 4QR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 15 May 2026
Holly Tree TapPub/bar/nightclub · 14D Pinewood, Livesey, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 5AD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 14 May 2026
Charcoal CuisineTakeaway/sandwich shop · 95 Montague Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 1EH
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
St Wilfrids Academy - Mellors Catering ServicesSchool/college/university · St Wilfrids Church Of England Academy Duckworth Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 2JR
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 13 May 2026
Subway Preston WayRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Subway Preston New Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 6BJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 11 May 2026
SS Kerala FoodsOther catering premises · BB2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 5 May 2026
Haggarts Dream BitesTakeaway/sandwich shop · 424 Bolton Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 4JQ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 May 2026
East Lancashire Cricket ClubPub/bar/nightclub · Alexandra Meadows Alexandra Meadows Dukes Brow, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 6DJ
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 23 April 2026

Places needing improvement in BB2

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
Hanslod NewsRetailers - other · 56 Revidge Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 6JQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 18 February 2026
Mill Hill SuperstoreRetailers - other · 56 New Chapel Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 4DT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 14 July 2025
Hussain GrocersRetailers - other · 40 Devonport Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 1EJ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 27 May 2025
Manxman StoreRetailers - other · 24 - 26 Manxman Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 3JH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 March 2026
NEWROZ MINI MARKET LTDRetailers - other · Ground Floor 4 Bank Top, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 1TB
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 29 April 2026
Kashmir SupermarketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Unit 3 Europa House Bennington Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen · BB2 3HP
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 4 November 2024

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 491 real Food Standards Agency records for the BB2 postcode area, of which 399 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.