The Nile Original food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackburn
The Nile Original 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
This is a fresh result: The Nile Original was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Limefield 4 Preston New Road, Blackburn, BB2 6BS
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts The Nile Original 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% | ← The Nile Original | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 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 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 The Nile Original 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 Nile Original, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Makkah Halal Foods Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Chapati Guys Other catering premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2026 |
| Birchfield Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| AJK Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Charcoal Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Beacon Centre Cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Courtyard Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Curve Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
Questions about The Nile Original
What is The Nile Original's food hygiene rating?
The Nile Original has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 3 June 2026.
Is The Nile Original 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 The Nile Original last inspected?
The Nile Original was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month 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 Nile Original?
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 The Nile Original compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and The Nile Original is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects The Nile Original 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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