Food Hygiene Ratings in Fylde

819 food businesses inspected. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 85.4% rated "very good".

819
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
8
Rated 0 or 1
85.4%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good85.4%627
Good10.8%79
Satisfactory2.3%17
Improvement Needed0.4%3
Major Improvement1.1%8
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen18923.1%
Retailers - other13716.7%
Other catering premises10112.3%
Pub/bar/nightclub819.9%
Takeaway/sandwich shop779.4%
Caring Premises718.7%
Mobile caterer435.3%
School/college/university374.5%

Food hygiene ratings in Fylde are assessed under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme (FHRS), operated by the Food Standards Agency in partnership with local authorities. Every food business that handles, stores, prepares, or sells food is inspected by trained environmental health officers. 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.

Fylde currently has 819 registered food businesses. Of these, 734 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 85.4% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. There are currently 8 businesses rated 0 or 1, meaning they require 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.

Data last updated: March 14, 2026

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
Eighty Eight Chinese RestaurantFY8 1DA1Jan 14, 2026
HY HotelFY8 2PB1Jul 17, 2025
Nisa LocalPR4 1XA1Jan 31, 2025
The Captains Table1Oct 30, 2025
The Clifton Arms at WartonPR4 1AD1Dec 15, 2025
The Corner ShopFY8 1SZ1Oct 06, 2025
The Palace NewsPR4 2AJ1Oct 30, 2025
The VillaPR4 2PE1Oct 15, 2025
Alistre Lodge N. HomeFY8 1UR2Dec 08, 2025
Ocean CafeFY8 1SW2Jul 10, 2024
Ridgeway FarmFY4 5JX2Aug 06, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Fylde have a 5 rating?+

There are currently 627 food businesses in Fylde with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 85.4% 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.

What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean in Fylde?+

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.

How often are food businesses inspected in Fylde?+

Inspection frequency in Fylde 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.

Data from official government food safety agencies