Food Hygiene Ratings in Fylde

845 food businesses in the source snapshot. Average rating: 4.8 out of 5. 84.3% rated "very good".

845
Businesses
4.8/5
Average Rating
7
Rated 0 or 1
84.3%
Rated 5/5

Rating distribution

Very Good84.3%645
Good11.8%90
Satisfactory2.5%19
Improvement Needed0.5%4
Major Improvement0.9%7
Urgent Improvement0.0%0

Business types

Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen19523.1%
Retailers - other15017.8%
Other catering premises9911.7%
Takeaway/sandwich shop819.6%
Pub/bar/nightclub809.5%
Caring Premises718.4%
Mobile caterer495.8%
School/college/university374.4%

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. 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 845 registered food businesses for Fylde. Of these, 765 have been rated under the FHRS. The area performs well above the national average, with 84.3% of businesses achieving the top rating of 5. The average rating across the authority is 4.8 out of 5. The snapshot contains 7 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.

Source snapshots

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.

Lowest rated establishments

NameAddressRatingDate
EasternbayFY8 1PS1Aug 25, 2026
HY HotelFY8 2PB1Jul 17, 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
Westholme Care HomeFY8 1LE1Jul 20, 2026
Bridge Court StoresFY8 4HS2Feb 17, 2026
Newton Blue Coat SchoolPR4 3RT2May 19, 2026
Nisa LocalPR4 1XA2Jul 27, 2026
Ridgeway FarmFY4 5JX2Aug 06, 2025

Frequently asked questions

How many restaurants in Fylde have a 5 rating?+

The source snapshot contains 645 food businesses in Fylde with the highest FHRS rating of 5 (Very Good), representing 84.3% 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