Bigger Fish to Fry food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackburn
Bigger Fish to Fry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 May 2026, 3 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.
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: 45 Crosby Road, Blackburn, BB2 3NF
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Bigger Fish to Fry 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% | ← Bigger Fish to Fry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Bigger Fish to Fry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Papa's Blackburn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Brown Cow Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2022 |
| 112 Pizza Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Blackburn Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Branch Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Clifton Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Andrews Court Care Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Bigger Fish to Fry
What is Bigger Fish to Fry's food hygiene rating?
Bigger Fish to Fry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Bigger Fish to Fry 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bigger Fish to Fry last inspected?
Bigger Fish to Fry was last inspected on 18 May 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
How does Bigger Fish to Fry compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,099 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Bigger Fish to Fry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Bigger Fish to Fry 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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