Lahore Qila food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackburn
Lahore Qila holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 227 - 229 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9TL
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Lahore Qila among the 738 places in Blackburn holding top marks, 69% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 738 | 69% | ← Lahore Qila | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 66 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 233 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Lahore Qila, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desi Nibbles Ltd Other catering premises | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
| Amars Chippery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2026 |
| Dial a Curry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Blackburn Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2022 |
| Carnivorez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Cohens Chemist Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| DESI Flava's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| B-Mix Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
Questions about Lahore Qila
What is Lahore Qila's food hygiene rating?
Lahore Qila has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Lahore Qila safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lahore Qila last inspected?
Lahore Qila was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
How does Lahore Qila compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Lahore Qila is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Lahore Qila and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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