One Stop Lower Darwen food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Blackburn
One Stop Lower Darwen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the supermarket met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: One Stop Lower Darwen was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Part Ground Floor And Basement 35 Fore Street, Lower Darwen, Blackburn, BB3 0QD
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts One Stop Lower Darwen 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% | ← One Stop Lower Darwen | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 84 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 5% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 65 | 6% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 233 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to One Stop Lower Darwen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Bigger Fish to Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| AFC Darwen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| Birch Hall Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Buffet Emporium Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
Questions about One Stop Lower Darwen
What is One Stop Lower Darwen's food hygiene rating?
One Stop Lower Darwen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 30 June 2026.
Is One Stop Lower 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 supermarket to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was One Stop Lower Darwen last inspected?
One Stop Lower Darwen 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.
How does One Stop Lower Darwen compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,075 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and One Stop Lower Darwen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects One Stop Lower 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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One Stop Lower Darwen is one of 1,178 rated food businesses in Blackburn With Darwen. See every hygiene rating in Blackburn With Darwen →
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.blackburn.gov.uk
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