AJK Fish & Chips food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackburn
AJK Fish & Chips holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2025, 6 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: 5 - 7 Johnston Street, Blackburn, BB2 1ES
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts AJK Fish & Chips 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% | ← AJK Fish & Chips | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 AJK Fish & Chips 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 AJK Fish & Chips, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charcoal Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Beacon Centre Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Curve Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| 16th Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Crumbssss Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Caesars Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about AJK Fish & Chips
What is AJK Fish & Chips's food hygiene rating?
AJK Fish & Chips has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 16 December 2025.
Is AJK Fish & Chips 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was AJK Fish & Chips last inspected?
AJK Fish & Chips was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 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 AJK Fish & Chips?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does AJK Fish & Chips compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,075 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and AJK Fish & Chips is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects AJK Fish & Chips 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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