The Flints food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Blackpool
The Flints holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Flints was inspected on 11 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 101 Park Road, Blackpool, FY1 4ET
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts The Flints among the 1,330 places in Blackpool holding top marks, 79% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,330 | 79% | ← The Flints | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 190 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 3 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Flints none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Flints, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2017 |
| A Cake For You Retailers - other | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2023 |
| Beechfield Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
| Adalena House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Almeria Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Argyll Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2024 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Ballers Blackpool Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
Questions about The Flints
What is The Flints's food hygiene rating?
The Flints has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 11 June 2026.
Is The Flints safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Flints last inspected?
The Flints was last inspected on 11 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Flints?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Flints compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Flints is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects The Flints and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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Understanding this rating
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