Toppings Desserts food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Hyndburn
Toppings Desserts holds a 0, the lowest food hygiene rating possible, meaning urgent improvement is necessary. The inspector found serious problems at the takeaway requiring immediate action.
The rating: 0 - Urgent improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Toppings Desserts was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 414-416 Blackburn Road, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 0DE
How it compares in Hyndburn
A 0 is rare: only 2 of 716 rated places in Hyndburn score this low, about one in 358. By contrast 63% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 448 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 26% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 56 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Toppings Desserts |
A further 53 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 Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Toppings Desserts the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled, the condition of the premises and confidence in management. 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 Toppings Desserts, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| China Star Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Angelica's Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Cafe Nova Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Dill Hall Lane Superstore Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Canton Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Dixy Chicken Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Dessert Palace Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2024 |
| Al - Hamza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Toppings Desserts
What is Toppings Desserts's food hygiene rating?
Toppings Desserts has a food hygiene rating of 0 out of 5 (urgent improvement necessary), given by Hyndburn Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Toppings Desserts safe to eat at?
A 0 means urgent improvement is necessary: the inspector found serious problems. The takeaway may still be trading, because a rating is not a closure order, but this is the lowest score the scheme gives.
When was Toppings Desserts last inspected?
Toppings Desserts was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hyndburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Toppings Desserts?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Toppings Desserts compare to other places in Hyndburn?
63% of the 716 rated food businesses in Hyndburn hold the top rating of 5, while Toppings Desserts holds a 0. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Hyndburn Council inspects Toppings Desserts 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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A rating of 0 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 Hyndburn, 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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