Kashmir Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackburn
Kashmir Food Store 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 22 August 2023, more than 2 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: 3 Johnston Street, Blackburn, BB2 1ES
How it compares in Blackburn
In Blackburn, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Kashmir Food Store 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% | ← Kashmir Food Store | |
| 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 Kashmir Food Store 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 Kashmir Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJK Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Charcoal Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Beacon Centre Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Curve Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| 16th Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Caesars Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Crumbssss Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
Questions about Kashmir Food Store
What is Kashmir Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Kashmir Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackburn Council on 22 August 2023.
Is Kashmir Food Store 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 Kashmir Food Store last inspected?
Kashmir Food Store was last inspected on 22 August 2023, more than 2 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 Kashmir Food Store?
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 Kashmir Food Store compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while Kashmir Food Store holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Kashmir Food Store 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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