Bedfords Cooked Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackburn
Bedfords Cooked Meats holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 November 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Stall 8 F5 Market Hall Church Street, Blackburn, BB1 5AF
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Bedfords Cooked Meats among the 738 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 | 738 | 69% | ← Bedfords Cooked Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 233 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
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 Bedfords Cooked Meats none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Bedfords Cooked Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble CiTea Distributors/Transporters | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 June 2022 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 72 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Crust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| 4WAYZ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Caffee Impresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 292 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Bedfords Cooked Meats
What is Bedfords Cooked Meats's food hygiene rating?
Bedfords Cooked Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 28 November 2024.
Is Bedfords Cooked Meats 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bedfords Cooked Meats last inspected?
Bedfords Cooked Meats was last inspected on 28 November 2024, 19 months 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 Bedfords Cooked Meats?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bedfords Cooked Meats compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,075 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Bedfords Cooked Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Bedfords Cooked Meats 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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