The Spinners food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blackburn
The Spinners holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 28 March 2026, 3 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: 253 Bolton Road, Darwen, BB3 2PG
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts The Spinners 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 Spinners | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Spinners 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 Spinners, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidsland Limited Caring Premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Bolton Road Service Station Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Mayfield Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Bridge St Sports & Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2018 |
| Edmund Street Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| 1617 Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Darwen Community Helpers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
| Olive Bar Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about The Spinners
What is The Spinners's food hygiene rating?
The Spinners has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 28 March 2026.
Is The Spinners 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Spinners last inspected?
The Spinners was last inspected on 28 March 2026, 3 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 The Spinners?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Spinners compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and The Spinners is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects The Spinners 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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