Clifton Lawns food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Blackburn
Clifton Lawns holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 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: Clifton Lawns 227 Blackburn Road, Darwen, BB3 1HL
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Clifton Lawns 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% | ← Clifton Lawns | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Clifton Lawns 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 Clifton Lawns, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brother's in Beer Bar Hire and Events Mobile caterer | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Darwen Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| AFC Darwen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| Crosshill School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Buffet Emporium Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Darwen Cricket Club - Gilligans Pubs and Bars Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Crown & Thistle Craft Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Birch Hall Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
Questions about Clifton Lawns
What is Clifton Lawns's food hygiene rating?
Clifton Lawns has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 17 July 2024.
Is Clifton Lawns 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Clifton Lawns last inspected?
Clifton Lawns was last inspected on 17 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 Clifton Lawns?
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 Clifton Lawns compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,075 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Clifton Lawns is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Clifton Lawns 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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