The Kettle Cafe and Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackburn
The Kettle Cafe and Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Kettle Cafe and Bar was inspected on 21 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 47 - 51 Bridge Street, Darwen, BB3 2AA
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts The Kettle Cafe and Bar among the 738 places in Blackburn holding top marks, 69% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 738 | 69% | ← The Kettle Cafe and Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 66 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 233 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Kettle Cafe and Bar none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Kettle Cafe and Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge St Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2018 |
| Darwen Community Helpers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Flamingo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Bees Knees Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| 1617 Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Grizlr Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2025 |
| Deli Carlo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Greggs Bakers Retailers - other | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
Questions about The Kettle Cafe and Bar
What is The Kettle Cafe and Bar's food hygiene rating?
The Kettle Cafe and Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 21 May 2026.
Is The Kettle Cafe and Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Kettle Cafe and Bar last inspected?
The Kettle Cafe and Bar was last inspected on 21 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Kettle Cafe and Bar?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Kettle Cafe and Bar compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and The Kettle Cafe and Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects The Kettle Cafe and Bar and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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