Age UK food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackburn
Age UK holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 February 2025, 18 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.
82% of rated food businesses in Blackburn score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Blackburn ratings →
Address: Accrington Road Community Centre Accrington Road, Blackburn, BB1 2AQ
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Age UK among the 757 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 | 757 | 69% | ← Age UK | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 217 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Questions about Age UK
What is Age UK's food hygiene rating?
Age UK has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 27 February 2025.
Is Age UK 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Age UK last inspected?
Age UK was last inspected on 27 February 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
How does Age UK compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Age UK is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Age UK 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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Age UK is one of 1,183 rated food businesses in Blackburn With Darwen. See every hygiene rating in Blackburn With Darwen →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk
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