Subway food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackburn
Subway 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 3 July 2025, 12 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: 223 Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1AU
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Subway 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% | ← Subway | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Subway 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 Subway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Inth' Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Alfresco Takeaway/sandwich shop | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Darwen Express Newsagent Retailers - other | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2022 |
| Godfather Pizza House/East Lancashire Foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| James Street Project Other catering premises | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Derwent Hall Other catering premises | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Caterlink@ Darwen Aldridge Enterprise Studio (DAES) Caring Premises | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Golden Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 159 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
Questions about Subway
What is Subway's food hygiene rating?
Subway has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 3 July 2025.
Is Subway 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 Subway last inspected?
Subway was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 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 Subway?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Subway compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Subway is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Subway 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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