The Blackburn Times food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blackburn
The Blackburn Times holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 28 April 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: 76 - 80 Northgate, Blackburn, BB2 1AA
How it compares in Blackburn
In Blackburn, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so The Blackburn Times 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% | ← The Blackburn Times | |
| 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 The Blackburn Times 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 The Blackburn Times, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 46 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| 4WAYZ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Caffee Impresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| 16th Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Crumbssss Manufacturers/packers | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Caesars Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
Questions about The Blackburn Times
What is The Blackburn Times's food hygiene rating?
The Blackburn Times has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackburn Council on 28 April 2022.
Is The Blackburn Times 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Blackburn Times last inspected?
The Blackburn Times was last inspected on 28 April 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 The Blackburn Times?
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 The Blackburn Times compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while The Blackburn Times holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects The Blackburn Times 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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