Desi Nibbles Ltd food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Blackburn
Desi Nibbles Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 March 2026, 4 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: 217 Whalley New Road, Blackburn, BB1 9TL
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Desi Nibbles 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% | ← Desi Nibbles Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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 Desi Nibbles 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 Desi Nibbles Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amars Chippery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2026 |
| Dial a Curry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| 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 |
| Cohens Chemist Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
| Double A Eight Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| DESI Flava's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| B-Mix Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2024 |
Questions about Desi Nibbles Ltd
What is Desi Nibbles Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Desi Nibbles Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 9 March 2026.
Is Desi Nibbles 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Desi Nibbles Ltd last inspected?
Desi Nibbles Ltd was last inspected on 9 March 2026, 4 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 Desi Nibbles 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 Desi Nibbles Ltd compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,075 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Desi Nibbles Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Desi Nibbles 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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