John's Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackburn
John's Store 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 9 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 84 Griffin Street, Blackburn, BB2 2NZ
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts John's Store 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% | ← John's Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 66 | 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 John's Store 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 John's Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn Eagles Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2022 |
| Banktop Sweets and Convenience Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2022 |
| Blackburn Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2024 |
| Blackburn Service Station (Shell) Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2022 |
| Brunch Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2025 |
| Around the Block Butchers Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Bee's Brownies Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| China Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
Questions about John's Store
What is John's Store's food hygiene rating?
John's Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 9 May 2022.
Is John's Store 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 John's Store last inspected?
John's Store was last inspected on 9 May 2022, more than 4 years 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 John's Store?
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 John's Store compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and John's Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects John's Store 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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