Ronnie's Cafe food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackburn
Ronnie's Cafe holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Ronnie's Cafe was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Witton Country Park Pavilion Witton Country Park Preston Old Road, Blackburn, BB2 2TP
How it compares in Blackburn
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 1,076 rated places in Blackburn score this low, about one in 538. By contrast 69% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 738 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% | ← Ronnie's Cafe |
A further 233 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Major improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Ronnie's Cafe the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Ronnie's Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Eagles Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Beehive Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| Birchfield Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Around the Block Butchers Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Cherry Lodge Childcare Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Blackburn Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Clog & Billycock Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Ronnie's Cafe
What is Ronnie's Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Ronnie's Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Blackburn Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Ronnie's Cafe safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Ronnie's Cafe last inspected?
Ronnie's Cafe was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month 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 Ronnie's Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "major improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ronnie's Cafe compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while Ronnie's Cafe holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Ronnie's Cafe 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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A rating of 0 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Blackburn, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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