Taco Bell food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackburn
Taco Bell holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Taco Bell was inspected on 10 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
82% of rated food businesses in Blackburn score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Blackburn ratings →
Address: 52 - 54 King William Street, Blackburn, BB1 7DP
How this rating has changed
Taco Bell has improved: it was rated 2 before its inspection on 10 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 August 2026 | 2 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Taco Bell among the 758 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 | 758 | 69% | ← Taco Bell | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 218 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Taco Bell, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 75 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Bedfords Cooked Meats Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Bubble CiTea Distributors/Transporters | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Caffee Impresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| 4WAYZ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about Taco Bell
What is Taco Bell's food hygiene rating?
Taco Bell has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 10 August 2026.
Is Taco Bell 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Taco Bell last inspected?
Taco Bell was last inspected on 10 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
How does Taco Bell compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,099 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Taco Bell is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Taco Bell 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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Taco Bell is one of 1,183 rated food businesses in Blackburn With Darwen. See every hygiene rating in Blackburn With Darwen →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk
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