Derwent Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Blackburn
Derwent Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 March 2025, 15 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: Derwent Hall George Street, Darwen, BB3 0DQ
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Derwent Hall 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% | ← Derwent Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Derwent Hall 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 Derwent Hall, 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 | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Alfresco Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Dessert Haven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Akash Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Akash Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Bird Inth' Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 155 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| James Street Project Other catering premises | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Darwen Express Newsagent Retailers - other | 224 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2022 |
Questions about Derwent Hall
What is Derwent Hall's food hygiene rating?
Derwent Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 24 March 2025.
Is Derwent Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Derwent Hall last inspected?
Derwent Hall was last inspected on 24 March 2025, 15 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 Derwent Hall?
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 Derwent Hall compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,075 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Derwent Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Derwent Hall 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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