The worst-rated takeaways and restaurants in Blackburn have been revealed.
One takeaway received the lowest score of zero from the Food Standards Agency during its last inspection in November.
A total of 11 establishments inspected last year received one-star ratings, putting them among the worst-rated in the town.
Inspections rate takeaways and restaurants on three areas: hygienic food handling, cleanliness and condition of facilities and buildings, and management of food safety.
They are then told if these areas require improvement.
The worst-rated takeaways and restaurants in Blackburn
One-star ratings
4Ways – Lower Cockcroft
4Wayz in Lower Cockcroft (Image: Google Maps)Hygienic food handling – improvement necessary
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – improvement necessary
Management of food safety – major improvement necessary
Date of inspection: August 5, 2024
Dixy Chicken – Whalley New Road
Dixy Fried Chicken, Whalley New Road (Image: Google Maps)Hygienic food handling – generally satisfactory
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – improvement necessary
Management of food safety – major improvement necessary
Date of inspection: July 9, 2024
Early Bird Cafe – Darwen Street
Early Bird Cafe, Darwen Street (Image: Google Maps)Hygienic food handling – improvement necessary
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – improvement necessary
Management of food safety – major improvement necessary
Date of inspection: April 4, 2024
K2 Havelock – Hollin Bridge Street
K2 Havelock, Hollin Bridge Road (Image: Google Maps)Hygienic food handling – generally satisfactory
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – improvement necessary
Management of food safety – major improvement necessary
Date of inspection: March 25, 2024
Marios Pizza World – Shadsworth Road
Marios Pizza World, Shadsworth Road (Image: Google Maps)Hygienic food handling – generally satisfactory
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – generally satisfactory
Management of food safety – major improvement necessary
Date of inspection: July 15, 2024
Petra’z – Johnston Street
Petra’z, Johnston Street (Image: Google Maps)Hygienic food handling – improvement necessary
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – improvement necessary
Management of food safety – major improvement necessary
Date of inspection: April 25, 2024
Roomali at the Woodlands – Preston New Road
Roomali at the Woodlands, Preston New Road (Image: Google Maps)Hygienic food handling – improvement necessary
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – improvement necessary
Management of food safety – major improvement necessary
Date of inspection: October 9, 2024
Spice Manzil – New Wellington Street
Spice Manzil, New Wellington Street (Image: Google Maps)Hygienic food handling – good
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – good
Management of food safety – major improvement necessary
Date of inspection: October 16, 2024
Sultan Shawarma – King Street
Sultan Shawarma, King Street (Image: Google Maps)Hygienic food handling – improvement necessary
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – improvement necessary
Management of food safety – major improvement necessary
Date of inspection: February 20, 2024
Taste – Randall Street
Taste, Randall Street (Image: Google Maps)Hygienic food handling – generally satisfactory
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – improvement necessary
Management of food safety – major improvement necessary
Date of inspection: November 6, 2024
The Olive Branch – Redlam
The Olive Branch, Redlam (Image: Google Maps)Hygienic food handling – generally satisfactory
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – improvement necessary
Management of food safety – major improvement necessary
Date of inspection: December 2, 2024
Zero-star ratings
Dial a Curry – Whalley New Road
Dial a Curry, Whalley New Road (Image: Google Maps)Hygienic food handling – generally satisfactory
Cleanliness and condition of facilities and building – improvement necessary
Management of food safety – major improvement necessary
Date of inspection: November 6, 2024