Barbell Bistro food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackpool
Barbell Bistro holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 129a Bloomfield Road, Blackpool, FY1 6JN
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Barbell Bistro 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% | ← Barbell Bistro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Barbell Bistro 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 Barbell Bistro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Pharmacy Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| 8 Bit Restaurant Arcade Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Belvere Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Alan Young Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Arthington Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Arties Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Adam's Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Arnie's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
Questions about Barbell Bistro
What is Barbell Bistro's food hygiene rating?
Barbell Bistro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Barbell Bistro 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Barbell Bistro last inspected?
Barbell Bistro was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 Barbell Bistro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Barbell Bistro compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Barbell Bistro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Barbell Bistro 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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