Masala Fusion food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackburn
Masala Fusion holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 2 December 2025, 7 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: 78 - 80 King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DT
How it compares in Blackburn
In Blackburn, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Masala Fusion 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% | ← Masala Fusion | |
| 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 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 Masala Fusion 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 Masala Fusion, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crumbssss Manufacturers/packers | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Caffee Impresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Cheat Daze Takeaway/sandwich shop | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| 16th Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| 4WAYZ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about Masala Fusion
What is Masala Fusion's food hygiene rating?
Masala Fusion has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackburn Council on 2 December 2025.
Is Masala Fusion 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Masala Fusion last inspected?
Masala Fusion was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 Masala Fusion?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Masala Fusion compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while Masala Fusion holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Masala Fusion 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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