25 restaurants and takeaways in Blackburn, Burnley and Accrington which failed hygiene inspections

An astonishing 25 food and drink venues across east Lancashire failed their latest food hygiene inspections with a score of one or zero.

Food inspectors have paid these establishments unannounced visits over the last year to inspect food hygiene.

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These restaurants, takeaways and shops received the lowest gradings according to the Food Standards Agency’s food hygiene rating scheme.

A score of one star out of a possible five means the establishment needs ‘major improvement’ when it comes to hygiene and food management.

If a restaurant or takeaway is handed the lowest possible score of zero, it means ‘urgent improvement necessary’.

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These gradings are essential so customers can have peace of mind that they are eating in an establishment that maintains a high standard of food safety when it comes to preparing, storing and serving meals.

Here are the 25 shops in Blackburn, Burnley and Accrington with a score of one or zero in their latest inspection.