Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hyndburn
Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the care premises that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 2 February 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: 4 Blackburn Road, Rishton, Lancashire, BB1 4BS
How it compares in Hyndburn
A 2 is rare: only 16 of 716 rated places in Hyndburn score this low, about one in 45. By contrast 63% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ← Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group | |
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 53 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- 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 Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. 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 Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 106 County Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Brook Street Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Cafe 21 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Canal View Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Accrington & District Golf Club (Wet Sales Only) Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group
What is Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group's food hygiene rating?
Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Hyndburn Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The care premises 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 Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group last inspected?
Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group holds a 2. 16 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Bilberry Lodge - Active Care Group 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 2 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 Hyndburn, 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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