Hina Food Store Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Blackburn
Hina Food Store Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the supermarket are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 21 August 2024, 22 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: 278 Whalley Old Road, Blackburn, BB1 5PD
How it compares in Blackburn
In Blackburn, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Hina Food Store Ltd sits behind roughly 738 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 738 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ← Hina Food Store Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Hina Food Store 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 Hina Food Store Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| DESI Flava's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| B-Mix Ltd Retailers - other | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
| Cohens Chemist Retailers - other | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Amars Chippery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2026 |
| Blackburn Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2022 |
| Carnivorez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Cupcakes by Sophia Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Bilal Halal Meats Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
Questions about Hina Food Store Ltd
What is Hina Food Store Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Hina Food Store Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackburn Council on 21 August 2024.
Is Hina Food Store Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this supermarket to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hina Food Store Ltd last inspected?
Hina Food Store Ltd was last inspected on 21 August 2024, 22 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 Hina Food Store 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hina Food Store Ltd compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while Hina Food Store Ltd holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Hina Food Store 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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