The Spud House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackburn
The Spud House 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
This is a fresh result: The Spud House was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 31 Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1AR
How this rating has changed
The Spud House was re-inspected on 30 June 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts The Spud House 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 Spud House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 85 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 66 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 232 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 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 Spud House 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 Spud House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flecks Cakes Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Anaz Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Cavzon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Crown & Thistle Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2019 |
| Darwen Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| Akash Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Akash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about The Spud House
What is The Spud House's food hygiene rating?
The Spud House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 30 June 2026.
Is The Spud House 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 The Spud House last inspected?
The Spud House was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Spud House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Spud House compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,077 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and The Spud House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects The Spud House 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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