The Tea Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackburn
The Tea Shop 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
The rating dates from 27 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 51 Market Street, Darwen, BB3 1PS
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts The Tea Shop 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 Tea Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Tea Shop 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 Tea Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Express Newsagent Retailers - other | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2022 |
| Bird Inth' Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 68 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Golden Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Eddies Woodfired Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Greggs Bakers Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2025 |
| Candy Rush Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 August 2022 |
| Coopers Cooked Meats Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Gilly's Salad and Sandwich Bar Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
Questions about The Tea Shop
What is The Tea Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Tea Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 27 September 2024.
Is The Tea Shop 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 The Tea Shop last inspected?
The Tea Shop was last inspected on 27 September 2024, 21 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 Tea Shop?
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 The Tea Shop compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and The Tea Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects The Tea Shop 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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