Hawkhurst food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Blackburn
Hawkhurst holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 March 2025, 16 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: Hawkhurst 16 - 18 Shear Bank Road, Blackburn, BB1 8AZ
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Hawkhurst 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% | ← Hawkhurst | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hawkhurst 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 Hawkhurst, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auntie's Shop - Sweets and Confectionery Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
| Daulah Diner Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2023 |
| Anwar Halal Meats Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Crumbssss Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Charcoal Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| AJK Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Caffee Impresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Cheat Daze Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
Questions about Hawkhurst
What is Hawkhurst's food hygiene rating?
Hawkhurst has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 15 March 2025.
Is Hawkhurst 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hawkhurst last inspected?
Hawkhurst was last inspected on 15 March 2025, 16 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 Hawkhurst?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hawkhurst compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Hawkhurst is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Hawkhurst 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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