No 3 Espresso Bar food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackburn
No 3 Espresso Bar holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 January 2026, 5 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: 3 Albert Place, Lower Darwen, Blackburn, BB3 0QE
How it compares in Blackburn
That puts No 3 Espresso Bar 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% | ← No 3 Espresso Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to No 3 Espresso Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 42 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| AFC Darwen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2026 |
| Bigger Fish to Fry Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Birch Hall Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| Buffet Emporium Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Clifton Lawns Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
Questions about No 3 Espresso Bar
What is No 3 Espresso Bar's food hygiene rating?
No 3 Espresso Bar has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackburn Council on 20 January 2026.
Is No 3 Espresso Bar 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was No 3 Espresso Bar last inspected?
No 3 Espresso Bar was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackburn Council rather than by the business.
How does No 3 Espresso Bar compare to other places in Blackburn?
69% of the 1,076 rated food businesses in Blackburn hold the top rating of 5, and No 3 Espresso Bar is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackburn Council inspects No 3 Espresso Bar 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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