Bargain Booze food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackburn
Bargain Booze holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 April 2022, more than 4 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 503 - 505 Bolton Road, Darwen, BB3 2JP
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Bargain Booze 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% | ← Bargain Booze | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Bargain Booze 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 Bargain Booze, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnabas House Caring Premises | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Mayfield Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Bolton Road Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Kidsland Limited Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2024 |
| Amai Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 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 Bargain Booze
What is Bargain Booze's food hygiene rating?
Bargain Booze has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 26 April 2022.
Is Bargain Booze 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bargain Booze last inspected?
Bargain Booze was last inspected on 26 April 2022, more than 4 years 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 Bargain Booze?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Bargain Booze compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,075 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Bargain Booze is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Bargain Booze 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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