The Bridgewater
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
The Bridgewater is a pub/bar/nightclub located at 9 - 10 Church Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen, BB3 2RE, in the Blackburn local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 29 July 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 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — 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 pub, bar or nightclub serving food, this business is assessed on both its food preparation areas and bar service areas, including cellar hygiene and the safe storage of perishable items. 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 The Bridgewater?
The Bridgewater 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 pub/bar/nightclub?
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 The Bridgewater last inspected?
The Bridgewater was last inspected on 2025-07-29. 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 The Bridgewater located?
The Bridgewater is located at 9 - 10 Church Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen , BB3 2RE, in the Blackburn local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BB3 postcode area.