Folklore Continental Food Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackpool
Folklore Continental Food Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 March 2025, 15 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 13 Westcliffe Drive, Blackpool, FY3 7BJ
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Folklore Continental Food Store 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% | ← Folklore Continental Food Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Folklore Continental Food Store 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 Folklore Continental Food Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Acorn Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Annacliffe Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Charles Street Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Belle Vue Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| AAA Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| #Buttylicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
Questions about Folklore Continental Food Store
What is Folklore Continental Food Store's food hygiene rating?
Folklore Continental Food Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 21 March 2025.
Is Folklore Continental Food Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Folklore Continental Food Store last inspected?
Folklore Continental Food Store was last inspected on 21 March 2025, 15 months 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 Folklore Continental Food Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Folklore Continental Food Store compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Folklore Continental Food Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Folklore Continental Food Store 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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