The Woodlands Steak and Grill food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackburn
The Woodlands Steak and Grill holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: The Woodlands Steak and Grill was inspected on 3 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 10% of rated food businesses in Blackburn score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Blackburn ratings →
Address: 361 - 363 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 7AA
How it compares in Blackburn
A 2 is rare: only 47 of 1,100 rated places in Blackburn score this low, about one in 23. By contrast 69% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 757 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ← The Woodlands Steak and Grill | |
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 217 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Woodlands Steak and Grill the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. 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 The Woodlands Steak and Grill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beardwood Hospital Caring Premises | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Birchfield Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Chapati Guys Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Bakery 79 Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2026 |
| AJK Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Charcoal Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Clog & Billycock Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Beacon Centre Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about The Woodlands Steak and Grill
What is The Woodlands Steak and Grill's food hygiene rating?
The Woodlands Steak and Grill has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Blackburn Council on 3 August 2026.
Is The Woodlands Steak and Grill safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant 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 The Woodlands Steak and Grill last inspected?
The Woodlands Steak and Grill was last inspected on 3 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Woodlands Steak and Grill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Woodlands Steak and Grill compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while The Woodlands Steak and Grill holds a 2. 47 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects The Woodlands Steak and Grill 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 Blackburn, 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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