The Olde Cotton Mill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackburn
The Olde Cotton Mill holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Olde Cotton Mill was inspected on 14 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 184 Shear Brow, Blackburn, BB1 8DU
How this rating has changed
The Olde Cotton Mill was re-inspected on 14 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 14 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts The Olde Cotton Mill 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% | ← The Olde Cotton Mill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 The Olde Cotton Mill 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 The Olde Cotton Mill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daulah Diner Mobile caterer | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Auntie's Shop - Sweets and Confectionery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
| Anwar Halal Meats Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Double A Eight Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Al Quds Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Chaiiwala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bilal Halal Meats Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Cheat Daze Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about The Olde Cotton Mill
What is The Olde Cotton Mill's food hygiene rating?
The Olde Cotton Mill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 14 July 2026.
Is The Olde Cotton Mill 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Olde Cotton Mill last inspected?
The Olde Cotton Mill was last inspected on 14 July 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Olde Cotton Mill?
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 The Olde Cotton Mill compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and The Olde Cotton Mill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects The Olde Cotton Mill 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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