Ranken Arms Ltd food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackburn
Ranken Arms Ltd 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
The rating dates from 31 March 2025, 15 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: Ranken Arms Queen Street, Hoddlesden, Darwen, BB3 3LY
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Ranken Arms Ltd 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% | ← Ranken Arms Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ranken Arms Ltd 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 Ranken Arms Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoddlesden Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2023 |
| Blackburn Eagles FC Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Marshmallows Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about Ranken Arms Ltd
What is Ranken Arms Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Ranken Arms Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 31 March 2025.
Is Ranken Arms Ltd 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 Ranken Arms Ltd last inspected?
Ranken Arms Ltd was last inspected on 31 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ranken Arms Ltd?
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 Ranken Arms Ltd compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Ranken Arms Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Ranken Arms Ltd 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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