North West · 1,306 registered food establishments · Data updated 2026-07-27
40 businesses lost a 5 rating this year → 54 premises changed hands in 12 months → Ranks 336 of 362 for time to first published rating →
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154 days median · 185 days average
across 448 newly listed businesses since 2022
Rank 336 of 362 UK authorities (1 = fastest).
Measured from a business appearing in the published FSA dataset to its first rating appearing there. Authorities publish with delays (appeal windows, batch updates), so this reflects the register's speed, not necessarily inspection speed.
| Date | Event | Business | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-26 | Closed | Sukhi's Curry Ltd | BB3 1EJ |
| 2026-07-26 | Takeover | Mr Benny's | BB2 3UY |
| 2026-07-26 | Takeover | Jheel Darwen | BB3 1EJ |
| 2026-07-26 | Closed | Pork and Pastry | |
| 2026-07-26 | Opened | ShineGo | BB2 5LF |
| 2026-07-26 | Opened | Al Quds Shwarma | BB1 6EA |
| 2026-07-26 | Opened | Ridawiyyah’s Kitchen | |
| 2026-07-26 | Closed | Miami Smash | BB2 2BH |
How does Blackburn's closure rate compare to the national average this year? Which business types close most often in Blackburn? Which businesses lost their 5 rating in Blackburn this year?
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