1,687 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.7 out of 5. 79.7% rated "very good".
Food hygiene ratings in Blackpool are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Inspections are carried out by trained environmental health officers; not every registered business has a published rating. Ratings run from 0 (urgent improvement necessary) to 5 (very good). The inspection covers hygienic food handling, the physical condition of the premises, and how food safety is managed.
The source snapshot contains 1,687 registered food businesses for Blackpool. Of these, 1,683 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs broadly in line with the national average, with 79.7% rated 5 out of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.7 out of 5. The snapshot contains 18 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they required urgent or major improvement to meet food hygiene standards.
If you are eating out in this area, look for the green FHRS sticker displayed at the entrance of food premises. Businesses rated 3 or above are generally considered satisfactory, but a rating of 5 gives the strongest assurance. If a business has a low rating, it does not necessarily mean the food is unsafe right now, as improvements may have been made since the last inspection, but it does indicate that significant issues were found.
Retrieval is not an inspection date. Ratings may change; verify individual businesses with the official authority. Missing or conflicting results are not counted as a pass.
| Name | Address | Rating | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantis | FY1 4QB | 0 | May 27, 2026 |
| Bootleg Social | FY1 3AQ | 1 | Sep 09, 2019 |
| Bromptons Hotel | FY1 4PF | 1 | Sep 03, 2026 |
| Central Mini Market | FY1 5EA | 1 | Nov 06, 2025 |
| Hayward Hotel | FY1 2AT | 1 | May 15, 2025 |
| Lanayr Hotel | FY1 4DG | 1 | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Lyndhurst Hotel | FY4 1EU | 1 | Jun 02, 2026 |
| Lytham Local | FY1 6DZ | 1 | Mar 12, 2026 |
| No1 Chinese Take Away | FY2 0TW | 1 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Premier | FY4 1HT | 1 | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Ryan Mini Market | FY1 5EA | 1 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| Sapphire Hotel Blackpool Promenade | FY1 6AJ | 1 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Shop Locally | FY1 2AW | 1 | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Spice Coast | FY1 2NL | 1 | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Stuart Hotel | FY4 1NT | 1 | Aug 21, 2026 |
The source snapshot contains 1,342 food businesses in Blackpool with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 79.7% of all rated establishments. A rating of 5 means that the business was found to have very good hygiene standards at the time of inspection.
A food hygiene rating of 1 means 'Major Improvement Necessary'. This indicates that the food business was found to have significant problems with hygiene standards during its most recent inspection. The business is required to make substantial improvements. While it can remain open, it should be re-inspected to confirm improvements have been made.
Inspection frequency in Blackpool depends on the risk level of the business. High-risk establishments (such as those with previous low ratings) may be inspected every 6 months, while low-risk businesses with a consistent rating of 5 may only be inspected every 2-3 years. The local authority's environmental health team manages the inspection schedule.