Mimi's food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Rossendale
Mimi's holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
This is a fresh result: Mimi's was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 7 Bacup Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 7NG
How it compares in Rossendale
In Rossendale, 82% of rated places manage a 5, so Mimi's sits behind roughly 575 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 506 | 82% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 69 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ← Mimi's | |
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 79 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mimi's 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 Mimi's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Group At Positive Start Distributors/Transporters | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2019 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2023 |
| Casked Ale House & Ginporium Pub/bar/nightclub | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Blind Tiger Pub/bar/nightclub | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Freddies Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| A'Vucciria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2026 |
| Fire Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Bargain World Retailers - other | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
Questions about Mimi's
What is Mimi's's food hygiene rating?
Mimi's has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Rossendale Council on 21 May 2026.
Is Mimi's safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Mimi's last inspected?
Mimi's was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rossendale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Mimi's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Mimi's compare to other places in Rossendale?
82% of the 617 rated food businesses in Rossendale hold the top rating of 5, while Mimi's holds a 3. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Rossendale Council inspects Mimi's 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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