New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to 31 of Blackburn with Darwen’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows.

Examining food handling, the cleanliness and condition of facilities and building and the management of food safety, inspectors have rated 26 eateries a five out of five hygiene rating, one venue a four out of five, two a score of three, one eatery a two rating, and one eatery a one out of five.

Blackburn and Darwen venues receiving a five-star food hygiene score:

  • Blackburn Foodbank in The Oaks, Oakenhurst Road, Blackburn; rated on October 6

  • Lotties of Belmont in Belmont Road, Belmont; rated on October 3

  • Riverside Heights Restaurant in Shorey Bank Way, Darwen; rated on October 3
  • Wellbeing Farm Ltd at Wheatsheaf Hill Farm, Plantation Road, Edgworth; rated on October 2
  • Deli Carlo in Croft Street, Darwen; rated on September 27
  • Kentucky Fried Chicken in Haslingden Road, Blackburn; rated on September 27
  • Grand Venue Banqueting Restaurant in Harrison Street, Blackburn; rated on September 17
  • Sugamore Ltd in Whalley New Road, Blackburn; rated on September 16
  • Anaz Restaurant in Duckworth Street, Darwen; rated on September 10
  • Grafters in George Street, Darwen; rated on August 26
  • Raj Mahal in Blackburn Road, Darwen; rated on August 26
  • Blackburn Youth Zone in Jubilee Street, Blackburn; rated on August 14
  • Jumbles Sailing Club in Horrobin Lane, Edgworth; rated on October 12
  • Clog & Billycock in Billinge End Road, Blackburn; rated on September 26
  • Pleasington Golf Club in Pleasington Lane, Pleasington; rated on September 26
  • Sweet Palace in New Bank Road, Blackburn; rated on October 3
  • Greggs in Crabtree Street, Blackburn; rated on September 17
  • Amars Chippery in Whalley New Road, Blackburn; rated on September 16
  • Bun and Base in St Andrews Street, Limbrick; rated on September 16
  • Elaf in Whalley Range, Blackburn; rated on September 16
  • Freddys Chicken and Pizza in Duckworth Street, Darwen; rated on August 26
  • Blue Oak Bistro in Belthorn Road, Belthorn; rated on August 19
  • San Remo in Duckworth Street, Darwen; rated on August 19
  • Kings Castle (American Burgers and Waffles) in Darwen Street, Blackburn; rated on August 18
  • Sbarro (Inside Esso) at Beehive Trading Park, Haslingden Road, Blackburn; rated on August 6
  • Michael's Plaice in Shorrock Lane, Blackburn; rated on August 4

Blackburn venue with a four food hygiene score:

  • Rashers in New Wellington Street, Blackburn; rated on August 19

Blackburn with Darwen venues with a three food hygiene score:

  • Off Field Catering at Darwen Golf Club Ltd in Duddon Avenue, Darwen; rated on August 27
  • R & S Community Cafe at Albion Mill, Albion Street, Blackburn; rated on August 5

Darwen venue with a two star food hygiene score:

  • Craven Heifer Inn in Pole Lane, Darwen; rated on August 20

Blackburn takeaway with a one out of five hygiene rating:

  • Burger Shaq in Romney Walk, Blackburn; rated on June 7

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