Mastercook Foods Ltd food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Blackburn
Mastercook Foods Ltd holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The food producer met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Unit 3 Watford Street, Blackburn, BB1 7LD
How it compares in Blackburn
In Blackburn, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Mastercook Foods Ltd sits behind roughly 874 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 738 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ← Mastercook Foods Ltd | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Mastercook Foods Ltd 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 Mastercook Foods Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheat Daze Takeaway/sandwich shop | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Caffee Impresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Auntie's Shop - Sweets and Confectionery Retailers - other | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2022 |
| Anwar Halal Meats Retailers - other | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Crumbssss Manufacturers/packers | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 419 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
Questions about Mastercook Foods Ltd
What is Mastercook Foods Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Mastercook Foods Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Blackburn Council on 3 December 2024.
Is Mastercook Foods Ltd safe to eat at?
A 3 means the food producer met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Mastercook Foods Ltd last inspected?
Mastercook Foods Ltd was last inspected on 3 December 2024, 19 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 Mastercook Foods Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mastercook Foods Ltd compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while Mastercook Foods Ltd holds a 3. 84 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Mastercook Foods Ltd 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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