Britain News Ltd food hygiene rating
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Britain News Ltd holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the shop and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 24 June 2026, 2 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.
Only 10% of rated food businesses in Blackburn score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all Blackburn ratings →
Address: 191 Accrington Road, Blackburn, BB1 2AQ
How this rating has changed
Britain News Ltd has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 24 June 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 24 June 2026 | 3 1 | Worse |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Blackburn
A 1 is rare: only 71 of 1,099 rated places in Blackburn score this low, about one in 15. By contrast 69% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 758 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 6% | ← Britain News Ltd | |
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 218 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Britain News Ltd the inspector recorded concerns over confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Britain News Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook Stars Rossendale and Blackburn Other catering premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2026 |
| Big Local Community Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Burger King Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Audley and Queens Park Children Centre Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Billy Bunters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2026 |
| AS Halal Meats Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Chesters/Franguitos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Ambala @ Frontier Park Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
Questions about Britain News Ltd
What is Britain News Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Britain News Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by Blackburn Council on 24 June 2026.
Is Britain News Ltd safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Britain News Ltd last inspected?
Britain News Ltd was last inspected on 24 June 2026, 2 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 Britain News Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Britain News Ltd compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,099 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while Britain News Ltd holds a 1. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Britain News 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Blackburn, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk
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