Bee's Brownies food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackburn
Bee's Brownies holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 December 2024, 19 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 19 Old Fire Station Yaseen Enterprise Centre Byrom Street, Blackburn, BB2 2LE
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Bee's Brownies 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% | ← Bee's Brownies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 65 | 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 Very 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 Bee's Brownies 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 Bee's Brownies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Service Station (Shell) Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2022 |
| China Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Bab's Breakfast Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Beef King Blackburn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2026 |
| Banktop Sweets and Convenience Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2022 |
| Crust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Curve Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Bee's Brownies
What is Bee's Brownies's food hygiene rating?
Bee's Brownies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 10 December 2024.
Is Bee's Brownies 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bee's Brownies last inspected?
Bee's Brownies was last inspected on 10 December 2024, 19 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 Bee's Brownies?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bee's Brownies compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,075 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Bee's Brownies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Bee's Brownies 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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