Great Wines food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hyndburn
Great Wines holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 125 Blackburn Road, Great Harwood, Blackburn, BB6 7DZ
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so Great Wines sits behind roughly 448 nearby businesses. 26% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ← Great Wines | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Great Wines none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Great Wines, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1B Tap (Wet Sales Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Commercial Hotel - Wet Sales Only Pub/bar/nightclub | 378 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| Clayton Street Chippy Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Brie Mine UK Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Crazy Crackers @ St Bartholomew's C of E School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| 'The Elms' Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Churchfield House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Great Wines
What is Great Wines's food hygiene rating?
Great Wines has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hyndburn Council on 27 June 2024.
Is Great Wines safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Great Wines last inspected?
Great Wines was last inspected on 27 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Great Wines?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Great Wines compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Great Wines holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Great Wines 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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