The Ship and Royal (Lytham St Annes) food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fylde
The Ship and Royal (Lytham St Annes) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 April 2026, 2 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: Ship And Royal 91 Clifton Street, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5EH
How it compares in Fylde
That puts The Ship and Royal (Lytham St Annes) among the 636 places in Fylde holding top marks, 84% 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 | 636 | 84% | ← The Ship and Royal (Lytham St Annes) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 The Ship and Royal (Lytham St Annes) 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 Ship and Royal (Lytham St Annes), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Club Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 39 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Farina & Co Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Le Roti Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Apricot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Apex Cycleworks Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 99 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Divino Lytham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Elvin's Streetfood Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The Ship and Royal (Lytham St Annes)
What is The Ship and Royal (Lytham St Annes)'s food hygiene rating?
The Ship and Royal (Lytham St Annes) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fylde Council on 20 April 2026.
Is The Ship and Royal (Lytham St Annes) 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Ship and Royal (Lytham St Annes) last inspected?
The Ship and Royal (Lytham St Annes) was last inspected on 20 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fylde Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ship and Royal (Lytham St Annes)?
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 The Ship and Royal (Lytham St Annes) compare to other places in Fylde?
84% of the 754 rated food businesses in Fylde hold the top rating of 5, and The Ship and Royal (Lytham St Annes) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fylde Council inspects The Ship and Royal (Lytham St Annes) 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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