Holly Tree Tap food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blackburn
Holly Tree Tap holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 May 2026, 2 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: 14D Pinewood, Livesey, Blackburn, BB2 5AD
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Holly Tree Tap among the 738 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 | 738 | 69% | ← Holly Tree Tap | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Holly Tree Tap, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Lodge Childcare Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Beehive Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| Andrews Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Branch Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Around the Block Butchers Shop Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Black Bull Inn/Three B's Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| 112 Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Holly Tree Tap
What is Holly Tree Tap's food hygiene rating?
Holly Tree Tap has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Holly Tree Tap 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holly Tree Tap last inspected?
Holly Tree Tap was last inspected on 14 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
How does Holly Tree Tap compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Holly Tree Tap is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Holly Tree Tap 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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