AJ's Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Hyndburn
AJ's Mini Market holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 10 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 170 Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0AE
How it compares in Hyndburn
In Hyndburn, 63% of rated places manage a 5, so AJ's Mini Market sits behind roughly 448 nearby businesses. 26% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ← AJ's Mini Market | |
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 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 AJ's Mini Market 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 AJ's Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dessert Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 38 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Bulk Bargains Cash & Carry Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Central Fitness Retailers - other | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Accrington Christians Together Foodbank Retailers - other | 418 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Bulloughs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
Questions about AJ's Mini Market
What is AJ's Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
AJ's Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Hyndburn Council on 10 January 2024.
Is AJ's Mini Market 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was AJ's Mini Market last inspected?
AJ's Mini Market was last inspected on 10 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at AJ's Mini Market?
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 AJ's Mini Market compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while AJ's Mini Market holds a 4. 188 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects AJ's 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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