Windmill Service Station

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-05-30

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Windmill Service Station is a retailers - other located at Preston New Road, Mellor Brook, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 7PU, in the South Ribble local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 May 2024, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. South Ribble oversees 835 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Ribble is 4.9 out of 5. As a food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
Preston New Road, Mellor Brook, Blackburn, Lancashire
Postcode
BB2 7PU
Local Authority
South Ribble
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1646175

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Windmill Service Station?

Windmill Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Ribble.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a retailers - other?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Windmill Service Station last inspected?

Windmill Service Station was last inspected on 2024-05-30. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Windmill Service Station located?

Windmill Service Station is located at Preston New Road, Mellor Brook, Blackburn, Lancashire , BB2 7PU, in the South Ribble local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BB2 postcode area.