Whitebirk News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackburn
Whitebirk News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 19 January 2026, 5 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.
Address: 186 Burnley Road, Blackburn, BB1 3HW
How it compares in Blackburn
In Blackburn, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Whitebirk News sits behind roughly 738 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 738 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ← Whitebirk News | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Whitebirk News 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 Whitebirk News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Big Local Community Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Ambala @ Frontier Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Clubhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| ALDI Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| B & M Retail Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2025 |
| Billy Bunters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2024 |
| A Quarter of Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Whitebirk News
What is Whitebirk News's food hygiene rating?
Whitebirk News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackburn Council on 19 January 2026.
Is Whitebirk News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whitebirk News last inspected?
Whitebirk News was last inspected on 19 January 2026, 5 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 Whitebirk News?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whitebirk News compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while Whitebirk News holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Whitebirk News 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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