Darwen has 263 food establishments with an average hygiene rating of 4.4 out of 5. The national average is 4.6.
84% of rated establishments hold a rating of 4 or above, with 71% achieving the top rating of 5.
Among business types, school/college/university establishments lead the way with an average rating of 4.9 across 14 inspected premises.
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen is the most common category, accounting for 23% of food businesses in Darwen.
18 establishments have been inspected in the last 90 days.
11 establishments were newly inspected in the last 30 days.
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| Town | Places | Avg rating | 5-star |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburn (Blackburn With Darwen) | 967 | 4.2/5 | 64% |
| Haslingden | 152 | 4.6/5 | 80% |
| Blackburn | 52 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
| Edgworth | 18 | 4.8/5 | 83% |
| Bolton, Unparished Area | 16 | 4.4/5 | 46% |
| North Turton | 16 | 4.6/5 | 86% |
There are currently 263 food businesses with hygiene ratings in Darwen, out of 639,446 rated establishments across the UK.
In Darwen, the average hygiene rating is 4.4/5. The national average is 4.6/5. 71% of rated businesses in Darwen hold the highest rating of 5.
Food hygiene inspections in 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 Darwen was last updated on 7 July 2026.