In the latest round of food hygiene inspections, six establishments in Blackburn with Darwen were found to have zero star ratings by the Food Standards Agency.

Since we last gave you a round-up of the FSA's hygiene ratings in June, six more venues, including the Contonese Box in Darwen, Cha Chai on Whalley Range and Sweet Palace in Blackburn have all been slapped with a zero star ratings - the lowest rating the FSA can give, meaning all six establishments are required to make urgent improvements.

Eighteen businesses within the borough either dropped to a one star rating, or remained on one star. 

The single star indicates major improvements are required, with outlets required to improve hygiene standards and staff practices.

A zero star rating means urgent improvement is required.

Ratings are a snapshot of the standards of food hygiene found at the time of inspection.

It is the responsibility of the business to comply with food hygiene law at all times.

This includes:

  • handling of food
  • how food is stored
  • how food is prepared
  • cleanliness of facilities
  • how food safety is managed

The food hygiene rating scheme does not provide information on the following factors:

  • quality of the food  
  • customer service  
  • culinary skill  
  • presentation  
  • comfort

In Burnley and Hyndburn, just one establishment in each area was handed a one star rating, while in Pendle there were four venues which were given a zero star rating.

Both Rossendale and the Ribble Valley had no businesses with zero star ratings.

The ratings of all pubs, restaurants, cafes, sandwich shops and other premises selling food in East Lancashire are as follows:

Lancashire Telegraph:

Blackburn with Darwen -

Zero star rating:

  • Cantonese Box, 9 Duckworth Street Darwen - last inspection 24 July 2021
  • Cha Chai Ltd, 346 Whalley Range Blackburn - last inspection 15 July 2021
  • Freddys Chicken and Pizza, 151 Duckworth Street Darwen - last inspection 10 July 2021
  • Grizzlers, 3 The Circus Darwen - last inspection 29 July 2021
  • Qads Pizza & Kebab House, 459 Whalley New Road Blackburn - last inspection 29 July 2021
  • Sweet Palace, 28 New Bank Road Blackburn - last inspection 20 July 2021

One star rating:

  • Aftabs, 1 Leach Street Blackburn - last inspection 14 May 2019
  • Bamboo House, 9 Fore Street Lower Darwen - last inspection 20 July 2021
  • Budapest Langos, Darwen Market Annexe No 4 Croft Street Darwen - last inspection 30 July 2021
  • Chester Stores, 100 Chester Street Blackburn - last inspection 29 June 2020
  • Chill N Grill, 27 Bolton Road Darwen - last inspection 31 July 2021
  • Curry Palace, Ground Floor 44 Railway Road Darwen - last inspection 9 January 2019
  • Darwen Mini Mart Premier Off Licence, 485-487 Blackburn Road Darwen - last inspection 20 July 2021
  • Dixon's Newsagents, 217- 217a Duckworth Street Darwen - last inspection 29 November 2019
  • Eldon Halal Meat & Grocers, 19 Eldon Road Blackburn - last inspection 30 September 2019
  • Exotic Spices Limited, Unit 8 Bruce Street - last inspection 27 April 2021
  • Haidari Foodstore, 35 Eldon Road Blackburn - last inspection, 6 November 2019
  • IS Newsagents, 142 Bolton Road Darwen -  last inspection 16 July 2019
  • Ivy Hotel, Ivy Hotel 65 Infirmary Street Blackburn - last inspection 23 July 2019
  • JAAN'S BBQ, 1 Charlotte Street Blackburn - last inspection 2 December 2020
  • Jaffa Shawarma, 2 Bank Top Blackburn - last inspection, 23 March 2021
  • Kathrada Stores, 1c-1d Queens Park Road Blackburn - last inspection 12 August 2019
  • KetoKitchen Meal Prep, Private address: registered with Blackburn local authority - last inspection 11 July 2021
  • Krakow, 12-18 Bank Top Blackburn - last inspection 27 April 2021
  • Late Nite Mini Market, 48 Whalley Banks Blackburn - Recently inspected – new rating to be published soon - last inspection 11 September 2019
  • Lynwood Pizza House, 283 Blackburn Road Darwen - last inspection 15 July 2021
  • Mayers Fishmongers, Stall 5 Sf2 Market Hall Church Street Blackburn - last inspection 13 July 2021
  • Memz Kitchen, Private address: registered with Blackburn local authority - last inspection 15 July 2021
  • Meran's Corner Shop, 90 Hancock Street Blackburn - last inspection 4 June 2019
  • Mum's Cake House, Private address: registered with Blackburn local authority - last inspection 13 July 2016
  • Nemat Bakery and Confectionary, 47 Warrington Street Blackburn - last inspection 15 July 2021
  • New Top Choice Food Store, 278 Whalley Old Road Blackburn - last inspection 22 October 2019
  • Ocean Palace, Ocean Palace Bolton Road Darwen - last inspection 8 August 2021
  • Patel Grocers, 34 London Road Blackburn -  last inspection 27 July 2021
  • Pound Express, 50 Railway Road Darwen - last inspection 22 July 2019
  • Premier Convenience Store, 232 Whalley Old Road Blackburn -  last inspection 10 September 2019
  • Rays Fish & Chips, 6 Openshaw Drive Blackburn - last inspection 19 April 2021
  • Sam's Bar, 4 Higher Church Street Blackburn - last inspection 23 October 2019
  • Sams Convenience Store, 286 Blackburn Road Darwen - last inspection 9 July 2021
  • San Remo, Private address: registered with Blackburn local authority - last inspection 7 August 2021
  • Scott Stewart Fruit & Veg, Stall 2 F5 Market Hall Church Street Blackburn - last inspection 21 July 2021
  • Seedat's Newsagents, 124 Stansfeld Street Blackburn - last inspection 29 July 2019
  • Sham Sharif, 41a Darwen Street Blackburn - last inspection 5 August 2021
  • Sharif And Sons Grocers, 75-81 Johnston Street Blackburn - last inspection 4 March 2020
  • Superfine Service Station, 170 Whalley Range Blackburn - Recently inspected – new rating to be published soon - last inspection 5 September 2019
  • Tasty Spot, 33 Darwen Street Blackburn - last inspection 19 February 2021
  • Texas Chicken, 65 Whalley Range Blackburn - last inspection 22 July 2021
  • The Blue Nile, 79 Bank Top Blackburn -  last inspection 23 March 2021
  • The Sweet And The Indian, Private address: registered with Blackburn local authority - last inspection 15 July 2021
  • Toms News & Booze/Toms Tasties, 88 Shadsworth Road Blackburn - last inspection 16 June 2021
  • Udat News, 81 King William Street Blackburn - last inspection 4 July 2019
  • Wensley Mini Market, 75 Wensley Road Blackburn - last inspection 1 July 2019

Lancashire Telegraph:

Burnley:

Zero star rating:

The Grove, The Grove Convenience Store Hargrove Avenue Padiham - last inspection 24 February 2020

One star rating:

  • Magazin Romanesc Traditional, 228 Colne Road Burnley  - last inspection 13 October 2020
  • Smartprice, 32 Florence Street Burnley - last inspection 8 October 2019

Lancashire Telegraph:

Hyndburn:

Zero star rating:

Molly's Bakery, 65 Queen Street Great Harwood - last inspection 2 March 2021

One star rating:

  • 'The Elms' Lowerfold Road, Great Harwood Blackburn - last inspection 30 November 2020
  • Accrington Golf Club Catering, Devon Avenue Oswaldtwistle - last inspection 24 January 2021
  • Akash Accrington, 87 Whalley Road Accrington - last inspection 1 June 2021
  • Arif Grocers, 54 Charter Street Accrington - last inspection 25 January 2020
  • Asha Indian Takeaway, 58 Whalley Road Accrington - last inspection 23 November 2020
  • Canine Club, 45 Abbey Street Accrington - last inspection 22 January 2020
  • Conservative Club, 286 Whalley Road Clayton Le Moors - last inspection 12 September 2019
  • Corner Shop, 5-7 Broadway Accrington - last inspection 1 February 2020
  • Cornucopia Grocers, 42 Queen Street Great Harwood Blackburn - last inspection 24 June 2021
  • Crispies, 344 Union Road Oswaldtwistle - last inspection 18 March 2021
  • Fresh off the Hook, 54 Queen Street Great Harwood - last inspection 10 February 2021
  • GKFF Ltd, 45 Fountain Street Accrington - last inspection 18 March 2021
  • Golden Apple, 103 Avenue Parade Accrington - last inspection 12 January 2021
  • Henry Street Fish Bar, 72 Henry Street Church - last inspection 28 October 2020
  • Heys Inn, 52 Stone Bridge Lane Oswaldtwistle - 8 November 2019
  • Home Run Pizza & Chicken, 46 Blackburn Road Accrington - 24 March 2021
  • Kenny's News & Booze, 15 Regent Road Church Accrington - last inspection 2 September 2019
  • L and S Jones and Sons, Private address: registered with Hyndburn local authority -  last inspection 17 March 2021
  • Los Pollos Hermanos, 25 Whalley Road Accrington -  last inspection 24 March 2021
  • Mamma's, 376 Blackburn Road Accrington - last inspection 12 April 2021
  • Manor House Childcare, 2A New Lane Oswaldtwistle - last inspection 24 February 2021
  • Monte Cristo Express, 145 Manchester Road Accrington - last inspection 6 January 2021
  • MR Foods, 33-35 Primrose Street Accrington - last inspection 19 February 2020
  • Netties, Peel Street Accrington - last inspection 26 April 2021
  • New Dixi World Ltd, 118-120 Blackburn Road Accrington - last inspection 17 March 2021
  • Premier Convenience Store, 67 Whalley Road Clayton Le Moors - last inspection 29 April 2021
  • Rishton Mini Market, 47 High Street Rishton - last inspection 21 April 2021
  • Rishton News, 19 High Street Rishton - last inspection 21 January 2020
  • The Cafe, Newhouse Road Huncoat Industrial Estate Accrington - last inspection 11 March 2021
  • The Pantry Convenience Store, 259-263 Union Road Oswaldtwistle Accrington - 8 January 2020
  • Toppings Take Away, 414-416 Blackburn Road Accrington - last inspection 9 June 2021
  • Whiteheads Convenience Store and Deli, Princess Street Great Harwood - last inspection 6 January 2021
  • Y & M Newsagents, 28 Pendle Street Accrington- last inspection 27 May 2021
  • Yankees, 75 Abbey Street Accrington - last inspection 18 May 2021

Lancashire Telegraph:

Pendle:

Zero star rating:

  • Hassan Halal Meat, 85 Scotland Road Nelson - last inspection 23 July 2021
  • Marsden News, 185-189 Barkerhouse Road Nelson - last inspection 8 April 2021
  • Shamas Halal Meat, 86 Manchester Road Nelson - last inspection 21 December 2020
  • Village Bakery, 12 Water Street Earby Barnoldswick - last inspection 11 November 2020

One star rating:

  • Al Pacinos, 56 Market Street Colne -  last inspection 23 June 2021
  • Alamgir, 4 Colne Road Brierfield Nelson - last inspection 7 January 2021
  • Bay Horse Inn, Bay Horse Hotel Blacko Bar Road Roughlee -  last inspection 1 July 2021
  • Best One Convenience Store, 60-62 Hallam Road Nelson - last inspection 12 June 2020
  • Chalkers Snooker Club, 4 Scotland Road Nelson -  last inspection 3 July 2021
  • Chaudhry Food Stores, 33 Ashford Street Nelson - last inspection 25 January 2021
  • Chocstop Diner, 72 Manchester Road Nelson Lancashire -  last inspection13 November 2020
  • Coco Gelato, First Floor 292 - 296 Leeds Road Nelson - last inspection 12 March 2020
  • Faisal Mini Market, 42 Colne Road Brierfield Nelson - last inspection 23 January 2020
  • Fuzion Grill, 3 New Road Earby Barnoldswick -  last inspection 5 June 2021
  • General Groceries (Previously Amis Mini Market), 19A Chapel Street Brierfield Nelson - last inspection 16 January 2021
  • Global Food Nelson, Street Record Railway Street Brierfield - last inspection 5 November 2020
  • Granny's Kitchen, Cafe Market Hall Market Street Colne -  last inspection 3 October 2020
  • Headline News, 71-73 North Valley Road Colne - last inspection 21 June 2021
  • Fruit & Veg, 23 Albert Road Barnoldswick - last inspection 15 July 2021
  • Kates Kitchen, 19 Scotland Road Nelson -  last inspection 17 September 2019
  • Khan's Kuisine, Private address: registered with Pendle local authority -  last inspection 20 February 2021
  • Lalas, 80 Manchester Road Nelson - Recently inspected – new rating to be published soon - last inspection 14 September 2020
  • Man Lee, 1 King Edward Terrace Gisburn Road Barrowford Nelson - last inspection 3 March 2021
  • Main Store, 208 Every Street Nelson - last inspection 16 June 2021
  • Oak Stores, 80-82 Oak Street Colne - last inspection 8 December 2020
  • Oasis, 21-23 Halifax Road Brierfield Nelson - last inspection 19 April 2021
  • Park View Cafe, 114 Gisburn Road Barrowford Nelson - last inspection 15 April 2021
  • Peking House, 2 Church Street Barnoldswick -  last inspection 12 August 2021
  • Premier News And Convenience Store, 113 Halifax Road Nelson -  last inspection 25 March 2021
  • Ruskin Stores, 25-27 Ruskin Avenue Colne - last inspection 30 November 2020
  • Spend And Save, 112 Higher Reedley Road Brierfield -  last inspection 21 February 2021
  • Spend N Save, 195-197 Chapel House Road Nelson -  last inspection8 February 2021
  • Super Fresh, 4-6 Manchester Road Nelson -  last inspection 28 May 2021
  • Tasty Grill, 18 North Street Nelson -  last inspection, 1 November 2020
  • Tony's Pizza And Kebabs, 104-106 Green Road Colne - Recently inspected – new rating to be published soon -  last inspection 23 June 2021 

Lancashire Telegraph:

Rossendale:

One star rating:

  • Burger Presto, 15 St James Street Bacup - last inspection 2 February 2021
  • Haslingden Food Store, 30 Manchester Road Haslingden Rossendale - last inspection 22 March 2019
  • Pizza Time Express, 335 Market Street Whitworth Rochdale - last inspection 26 March 2019
  • Pizza Uno, 250A Newchurch Road Stacksteads Bacup - last inspection 1 August 2019

There were no zero or one star rated establishments in the Ribble Valley, and no zero star rated venues in Rossendale. 

Lancashire Telegraph: