Cafe Retreat at The Hospice
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Cafe Retreat at The Hospice is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at East Lancashire Hospice Park Lee Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB2 3NY, in the Blackburn local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 5 January 2026, 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. Blackburn oversees 1,336 registered food businesses, of which 67% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Blackburn is 4.4 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Cafe Retreat at The Hospice?
Cafe Retreat at The Hospice has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Blackburn.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?
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 Cafe Retreat at The Hospice last inspected?
Cafe Retreat at The Hospice was last inspected on 2026-01-05. 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 Cafe Retreat at The Hospice located?
Cafe Retreat at The Hospice is located at East Lancashire Hospice Park Lee Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen , BB2 3NY, in the Blackburn local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BB2 postcode area.