Barnabas House food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Blackburn
Barnabas House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 30 April 2025, 14 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: Barnabas House 93 Watery Lane, Darwen, BB3 2ET
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Barnabas 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% | ← Barnabas House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Barnabas 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 Barnabas House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2022 |
| Mayfield Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Bolton Road Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Amai Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Kidsland Limited Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Polash Tandoori Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2025 |
| Precious Moments Childcare Darwen Ltd Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 January 2025 |
| Priory Express/Londis Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about Barnabas House
What is Barnabas House's food hygiene rating?
Barnabas House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 30 April 2025.
Is Barnabas 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barnabas House last inspected?
Barnabas House was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 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 Barnabas House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barnabas House compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,075 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Barnabas House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Barnabas 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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