AFC Darwen food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackburn
AFC Darwen holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: AFC Darwen was inspected on 23 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Anchor Football Ground Anchor Road, Darwen, BB3 0BB
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts AFC 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% | ← AFC 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.
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 AFC Darwen 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 AFC Darwen, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Crown & Thistle Craft Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 301 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Birch Hall Care Centre Caring Premises | 398 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Clifton Lawns Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Buffet Emporium Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Brother's in Beer Bar Hire and Events Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Crosshill School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about AFC Darwen
What is AFC Darwen's food hygiene rating?
AFC Darwen has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 23 May 2026.
Is AFC 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was AFC Darwen last inspected?
AFC Darwen was last inspected on 23 May 2026, a month 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 AFC Darwen?
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 AFC Darwen compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,075 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and AFC Darwen is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects AFC 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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