Darwen Express Newsagent

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2022-04-27

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Darwen Express Newsagent is a retailers - other located at 5 Market Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen, BB3 1AZ, in the Blackburn local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 27 April 2022, 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 food retailer, this business is assessed on how food is stored and displayed, temperature control for chilled and frozen items, stock rotation practices, and the cleanliness of the premises. 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. Note: this inspection took place over 2 years ago and the current standards may differ.

Details

Business Type
Retailers - other
Address
5 Market Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen
Postcode
BB3 1AZ
Local Authority
Blackburn
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
893169

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Darwen Express Newsagent?

Darwen Express Newsagent 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 retailers - other?

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 Darwen Express Newsagent last inspected?

Darwen Express Newsagent was last inspected on 2022-04-27. 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 Darwen Express Newsagent located?

Darwen Express Newsagent is located at 5 Market Street, Darwen, Blackburn With Darwen , BB3 1AZ, in the Blackburn local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BB3 postcode area.