The Belgian Waffle Company food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackburn
The Belgian Waffle Company holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 1c Brookhouse Business Centre Whalley Range, Blackburn, BB1 6BB
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts The Belgian Waffle Company 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% | ← The Belgian Waffle Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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% |
A further 233 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 The Belgian Waffle Company 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 The Belgian Waffle Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bilal Halal Meats Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Chaiiwala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Al Quds Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Anwar Halal Meats Retailers - other | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Carnivorez Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Blackburn Store Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2022 |
| Auntie's Shop - Sweets and Confectionery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
| Cheat Daze Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about The Belgian Waffle Company
What is The Belgian Waffle Company's food hygiene rating?
The Belgian Waffle Company has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 7 October 2024.
Is The Belgian Waffle Company 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Belgian Waffle Company last inspected?
The Belgian Waffle Company was last inspected on 7 October 2024, 21 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 The Belgian Waffle Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Belgian Waffle Company compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and The Belgian Waffle Company is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects The Belgian Waffle Company 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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