Higher Croft Childrens Centre
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Higher Croft Childrens Centre is a manufacturers/packers located at Higher Croft Childrens Centre Higher Croft Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB2 3UY, in the Blackburn local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 4 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — 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. 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 Higher Croft Childrens Centre?
Higher Croft Childrens Centre 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 manufacturers/packers?
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 Higher Croft Childrens Centre last inspected?
Higher Croft Childrens Centre was last inspected on 2025-11-04. 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 Higher Croft Childrens Centre located?
Higher Croft Childrens Centre is located at Higher Croft Childrens Centre Higher Croft Road, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen , BB2 3UY, in the Blackburn local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BB2 postcode area.