3BZ Darwen food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackburn
3BZ Darwen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 June 2026, 2 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
82% of rated food businesses in Blackburn score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Blackburn ratings →
Address: 52 Railway Road, Darwen, BB3 2RG
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts 3BZ Darwen among the 757 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 | 757 | 69% | ← 3BZ Darwen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 71 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 217 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to 3BZ Darwen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Library Theatre Other catering premises | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2022 |
| Crunchy Plus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Cluck & Moo (was S Parr & Son) Retailers - other | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Candy Rush Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Coopers Cooked Meats Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Gilly's Salad and Sandwich Bar Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Leemings Butchers Retailers - other | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Deli Carlo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
Questions about 3BZ Darwen
What is 3BZ Darwen's food hygiene rating?
3BZ Darwen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 10 June 2026.
Is 3BZ Darwen 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was 3BZ Darwen last inspected?
3BZ Darwen was last inspected on 10 June 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
How does 3BZ Darwen compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and 3BZ Darwen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects 3BZ Darwen 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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3BZ Darwen is one of 1,183 rated food businesses in Blackburn With Darwen. See every hygiene rating in Blackburn With Darwen →
Blackburn inspects and rates 1,317 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Blackburn →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk
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