Green Lane Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackburn
Green Lane Mini Market holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 12 February 2026, 5 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: 21 Railton Avenue, Blackburn, BB2 4TH
How it compares in Blackburn
A 2 is rare: only 50 of 1,076 rated places in Blackburn score this low, about one in 22. 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% | ← Green Lane Mini Market | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Green Lane Mini Market the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 Green Lane Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrews Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Beehive Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| Branch Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Around the Block Butchers Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| 112 Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Cherry Lodge Childcare Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Brown Cow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
Questions about Green Lane Mini Market
What is Green Lane Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
Green Lane Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Blackburn Council on 12 February 2026.
Is Green Lane Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Green Lane Mini Market last inspected?
Green Lane Mini Market was last inspected on 12 February 2026, 5 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 Green Lane Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Green Lane Mini Market compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while Green Lane Mini Market holds a 2. 50 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Green Lane Mini Market 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 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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