Turkish Grill House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackburn
Turkish Grill House holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 September 2025, 9 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.
Address: 149 Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1AT
How it compares in Blackburn
In Blackburn, 69% of rated places manage a 5, so Turkish Grill House sits behind roughly 874 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 738 | 69% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ← Turkish Grill House | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Turkish Grill 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 Turkish Grill House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Akash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Dessert Haven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Crown & Thistle Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 153 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Cavzon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Godfather Pizza House/East Lancashire Foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Derwent Hall Other catering premises | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| James Street Project Other catering premises | 183 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Turkish Grill House
What is Turkish Grill House's food hygiene rating?
Turkish Grill House has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Blackburn Council on 17 September 2025.
Is Turkish Grill House safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Turkish Grill House last inspected?
Turkish Grill House was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 months 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 Turkish Grill House?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Turkish Grill House compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, while Turkish Grill House holds a 3. 84 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Turkish Grill 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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