Hindle Hill Chef
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Hindle Hill Chef is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 86 Hindle Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen, BB3 1NF, in the Blackburn local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 November 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Blackburn oversees 1,336 registered food businesses, of which 67% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Blackburn is 4.4 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Hindle Hill Chef?
Hindle Hill Chef has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Blackburn.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was Hindle Hill Chef last inspected?
Hindle Hill Chef was last inspected on 2025-11-20. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is Hindle Hill Chef located?
Hindle Hill Chef is located at 86 Hindle Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen , BB3 1NF, in the Blackburn local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BB3 postcode area.