Blackburn (Blackburn With Darwen) has 957 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.2 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
78% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 64% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 5 across 61 inspected premises.
Retailers - other is the most common category, accounting for 27% of food businesses in Blackburn (Blackburn With Darwen).
66 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
31 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darwen | 263 | 4.4/5 | 71% |
| Haslingden | 152 | 4.7/5 | 82% |
| Blackburn | 52 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
| Edgworth | 18 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
| North Turton | 16 | 4.6/5 | 86% |
| Bolton, Unparished Area | 16 | 4.4/5 | 46% |
There are currently 957 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Blackburn (Blackburn With Darwen), out of 637,157 rated establishments across the UK.
In Blackburn (Blackburn With Darwen), the average hygiene rating is 4.2/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 64% of rated businesses in Blackburn (Blackburn With Darwen) hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in Blackburn (Blackburn With Darwen) are carried out by Blackburn. Inspectors assess how hygienically food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety procedures.
Ratings follow the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), scoring businesses from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). Ratings are updated following inspections and may change over time. Data for Blackburn (Blackburn With Darwen) was last updated on 29 June 2026.