The Making Room food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Blackburn
The Making Room holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 27 April 2022, more than 4 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: 1 - 3 Exchange Street, Blackburn
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts The Making Room 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 Making Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Making Room 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 Making Room, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffee Impresso Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Akbar's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Crumbssss Manufacturers/packers | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Cheat Daze Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| 4WAYZ Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
Questions about The Making Room
What is The Making Room's food hygiene rating?
The Making Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 27 April 2022.
Is The Making Room 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Making Room last inspected?
The Making Room was last inspected on 27 April 2022, more than 4 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 The Making Room?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Making Room compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and The Making Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects The Making Room 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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