Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blackburn
Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre was inspected on 20 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Brewers Fayre Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre Oakenhurst Farm Riversway Drive, Lower Darwen, Blackburn, BB3 0SN
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre 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% | ← Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre 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 Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| AFC Darwen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| Crown & Thistle Craft Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Birch Hall Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Buffet Emporium Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Clifton Lawns Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Brother's in Beer Bar Hire and Events Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
Questions about Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre
What is Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre's food hygiene rating?
Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 20 May 2026.
Is Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre last inspected?
Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre was last inspected on 20 May 2026, a month 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 Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre?
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 Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects Oakenhurst Farm Brewers Fayre 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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