Al Makkah Halal Foods food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Blackburn
Al Makkah Halal Foods holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 July 2024, 23 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: 40 - 42 New Bank Road, Blackburn, BB2 6JW
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Al Makkah Halal Foods 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% | ← Al Makkah Halal Foods | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 65 | 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 Al Makkah Halal Foods, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapati Guys Other catering premises | 17 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Birchfield Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Beardwood Hospital Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| AJK Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Charcoal Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Beacon Centre Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Curve Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Al Makkah Halal Foods
What is Al Makkah Halal Foods's food hygiene rating?
Al Makkah Halal Foods has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 29 July 2024.
Is Al Makkah Halal Foods 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al Makkah Halal Foods last inspected?
Al Makkah Halal Foods was last inspected on 29 July 2024, 23 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
How does Al Makkah Halal Foods compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,075 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Al Makkah Halal Foods is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Al Makkah Halal Foods 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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