Magazin Romanesc food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackburn
Magazin Romanesc 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 3 June 2025, 13 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: 177 Downham Street, Blackburn, BB2 6NS
How it compares in Blackburn
In Blackburn, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Magazin Romanesc 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% | ← Magazin Romanesc | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Magazin Romanesc 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 Magazin Romanesc, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchfield Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| AJK Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Banktop Sweets and Convenience Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2022 |
| Al Makkah Halal Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Chapati Guys Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Charcoal Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Blackburn Service Station (Shell) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2022 |
| Beacon Centre Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about Magazin Romanesc
What is Magazin Romanesc's food hygiene rating?
Magazin Romanesc has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackburn Council on 3 June 2025.
Is Magazin Romanesc 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 Magazin Romanesc last inspected?
Magazin Romanesc was last inspected on 3 June 2025, 13 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 Magazin Romanesc?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Magazin Romanesc compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while Magazin Romanesc holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Magazin Romanesc 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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