Moss Bridge Post Office food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackburn
Moss Bridge Post Office 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
This rating dates from 2 April 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 480 - 482 Blackburn Road, Darwen, BB3 0AJ
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% | ← Moss Bridge Post Office | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Moss Bridge Post Office the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Moss Bridge Post Office, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crown & Thistle Craft Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Birch Hall Care Centre Caring Premises | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| AFC Darwen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| Buffet Emporium Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Clifton Lawns Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Brother's in Beer Bar Hire and Events Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
Questions about Moss Bridge Post Office
What is Moss Bridge Post Office's food hygiene rating?
Moss Bridge Post Office has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Blackburn Council on 2 April 2024.
Is Moss Bridge Post Office 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 Moss Bridge Post Office last inspected?
Moss Bridge Post Office was last inspected on 2 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Moss Bridge Post Office?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Moss Bridge Post Office compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while Moss Bridge Post Office holds a 2. 50 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Moss Bridge Post Office 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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