Shah Jee - Hala Meat and Groceries food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackburn
Shah Jee - Hala Meat and Groceries holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 June 2025, 12 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 71 East Park Road, Blackburn, BB1 8DW
How it compares in Blackburn
A 1 is rare: only 66 of 1,076 rated places in Blackburn score this low, about one in 16. 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% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 66 | 6% | ← Shah Jee - Hala Meat and Groceries | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Shah Jee - Hala Meat and Groceries the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. 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 Shah Jee - Hala Meat and Groceries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daulah Diner Mobile caterer | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Auntie's Shop - Sweets and Confectionery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
| Anwar Halal Meats Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Double A Eight Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Al Quds Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Chaiiwala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Bilal Halal Meats Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Cheat Daze Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Shah Jee - Hala Meat and Groceries
What is Shah Jee - Hala Meat and Groceries's food hygiene rating?
Shah Jee - Hala Meat and Groceries has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Blackburn Council on 18 June 2025.
Is Shah Jee - Hala Meat and Groceries safe to eat at?
A 1 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 Shah Jee - Hala Meat and Groceries last inspected?
Shah Jee - Hala Meat and Groceries was last inspected on 18 June 2025, 12 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 Shah Jee - Hala Meat and Groceries?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shah Jee - Hala Meat and Groceries compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while Shah Jee - Hala Meat and Groceries holds a 1. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Shah Jee - Hala Meat and Groceries 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 1 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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