Alfresco food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackburn
Alfresco holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 July 2024, 23 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: 201 Duckworth Street, Darwen, BB3 1AU
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Alfresco 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% | ← Alfresco | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Alfresco 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 Alfresco, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Godfather Pizza House/East Lancashire Foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 35 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Bird Inth' Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| James Street Project Other catering premises | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Derwent Hall Other catering premises | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| Dessert Haven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Akash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Akash Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Darwen Express Newsagent Retailers - other | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2022 |
Questions about Alfresco
What is Alfresco's food hygiene rating?
Alfresco has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 16 July 2024.
Is Alfresco 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Alfresco last inspected?
Alfresco was last inspected on 16 July 2024, 23 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 Alfresco?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alfresco compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,075 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Alfresco is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Alfresco 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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