Blackbird Catering food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Rother
Blackbird Catering holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit G18 Atlas Industrial Estate Rye Harbour Road, Rye, TN31 7TE
How it compares in Rother
That puts Blackbird Catering among the 882 places in Rother holding top marks, 87% 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 | 882 | 87% | ← Blackbird Catering | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 11 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 Good
- 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 Blackbird Catering 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 Blackbird Catering, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnsons Fruiterers LTD Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Carla's Foods Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Margo’s Mobile caterer | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Knoops Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Rye Fish Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Tatners Catering and Events Ltd Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Chapmans Champagne and Oyster Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Aviemore Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2022 |
Questions about Blackbird Catering
What is Blackbird Catering's food hygiene rating?
Blackbird Catering has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rother Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Blackbird Catering 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blackbird Catering last inspected?
Blackbird Catering was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rother Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blackbird Catering?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blackbird Catering compare to other places in Rother?
87% of the 1,013 rated food businesses in Rother hold the top rating of 5, and Blackbird Catering is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rother Council inspects Blackbird Catering 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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