Al-Hayat Meat Ltd food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackburn
Al-Hayat Meat Ltd holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 5 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: 27 Queens Park Road, Blackburn, BB1 1RF
How it compares in Blackburn
In Blackburn, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Al-Hayat Meat Ltd sits behind roughly 738 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 738 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ← Al-Hayat Meat Ltd | |
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Al-Hayat Meat Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AS Halal Meats Retailers - other | 69 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Audley and Queens Park Children Centre Caring Premises | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Audley Infant School School/college/university | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Better Bodies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2022 |
| Brunel Nursery School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2022 |
| Chesters/Franguitos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Billy Bunters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about Al-Hayat Meat Ltd
What is Al-Hayat Meat Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Al-Hayat Meat Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackburn Council on 14 January 2026.
Is Al-Hayat Meat Ltd safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Al-Hayat Meat Ltd last inspected?
Al-Hayat Meat Ltd was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
How does Al-Hayat Meat Ltd compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,075 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while Al-Hayat Meat Ltd holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Al-Hayat Meat Ltd 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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