New Star food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackburn
New Star 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 23 February 2026, 4 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: 12 - 14 Blackburn Road, Darwen, BB3 1QJ
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts New Star 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% | ← New Star | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 New Star 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 New Star, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2022 |
| Flecks Cakes Retailers - other | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Alexandra Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2019 |
| Anaz Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Cavzon Takeaway/sandwich shop | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Brother's in Beer Bar Hire and Events Mobile caterer | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Crown & Thistle Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Crosshill School School/college/university | 420 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
Questions about New Star
What is New Star's food hygiene rating?
New Star has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 23 February 2026.
Is New Star 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 New Star last inspected?
New Star was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 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 New Star?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Star compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and New Star is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects New Star 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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