Bargain Basket food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Blackburn
Bargain Basket holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Bargain Basket was inspected on 10 July 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: 1 Hole I Th Wall Units East Park Road, Blackburn, BB1 8DW
How this rating has changed
Bargain Basket was re-inspected on 10 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 10 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
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 Bargain Basket 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% | ← Bargain Basket | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bargain Basket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daulah Diner Mobile caterer | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Auntie's Shop - Sweets and Confectionery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
| Anwar Halal Meats Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Chaiiwala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Double A Eight Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Bilal Halal Meats Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Cheat Daze Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Crumbssss Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Bargain Basket
What is Bargain Basket's food hygiene rating?
Bargain Basket has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 10 July 2026.
Is Bargain Basket 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bargain Basket last inspected?
Bargain Basket was last inspected on 10 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
How does Bargain Basket compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,099 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Bargain Basket is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Bargain Basket 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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Bargain Basket is one of 1,183 rated food businesses in Blackburn With Darwen. See every hygiene rating in Blackburn With Darwen →
Blackburn inspects and rates 1,317 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Blackburn →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk
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