Entwistle Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blackburn
Entwistle Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 27 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 15 Entwistle Street, Darwen, BB3 3HS
How it compares in Blackburn
In Blackburn, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Entwistle Hotel sits behind roughly 738 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 738 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ← Entwistle Hotel | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Entwistle Hotel 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 Entwistle Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crunchy Plus Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Bridge St Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2018 |
| Inspira Care Caring Premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2023 |
| Flamingo's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 228 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2024 |
| Edmund Street Off Licence Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Bees Knees Pub/bar/nightclub | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Darwen Community Helpers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Dolce Vita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2024 |
Questions about Entwistle Hotel
What is Entwistle Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Entwistle Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackburn Council on 27 February 2024.
Is Entwistle Hotel safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Entwistle Hotel last inspected?
Entwistle Hotel was last inspected on 27 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Entwistle Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Entwistle Hotel compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while Entwistle Hotel holds a 4. 136 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Entwistle Hotel 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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