J Fisher Meats (Higher Pasture Meats) food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackburn
J Fisher Meats (Higher Pasture Meats) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 July 2025, 11 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: Higher Pasture House Farm Longworth Road North, Belmont, Bolton, BL7 8BE
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts J Fisher Meats (Higher Pasture Meats) 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% | ← J Fisher Meats (Higher Pasture Meats) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 J Fisher Meats (Higher Pasture Meats) 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 J Fisher Meats (Higher Pasture Meats), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boxed Green Company Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| San Marino Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Ciao Baby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Nature Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| The Cross Guns Inn Retailers - other | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Shed 331 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2025 |
| Egerton County Primary School School/college/university | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2018 |
| Egerton Out of School Club & Playgroup Caring Premises | 2.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about J Fisher Meats (Higher Pasture Meats)
What is J Fisher Meats (Higher Pasture Meats)'s food hygiene rating?
J Fisher Meats (Higher Pasture Meats) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 28 July 2025.
Is J Fisher Meats (Higher Pasture Meats) 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was J Fisher Meats (Higher Pasture Meats) last inspected?
J Fisher Meats (Higher Pasture Meats) was last inspected on 28 July 2025, 11 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 J Fisher Meats (Higher Pasture Meats)?
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 J Fisher Meats (Higher Pasture Meats) compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and J Fisher Meats (Higher Pasture Meats) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects J Fisher Meats (Higher Pasture Meats) 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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