Thyme food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wyre
Thyme holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the restaurant that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 11 October 2024, 21 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: Unit 20-21, Teanlowe Centre, Queensway, FY6 7DF
How it compares in Wyre
A 2 is rare: only 27 of 902 rated places in Wyre score this low, about one in 33. By contrast 63% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 564 | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ← Thyme | |
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 134 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Thyme the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Thyme, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booths Poulton Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
| Brew And Bones Pub/bar/nightclub | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 59 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Bull Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Boca Cafe Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Biviano's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Bluebell House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
Questions about Thyme
What is Thyme's food hygiene rating?
Thyme has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Wyre Council on 11 October 2024.
Is Thyme safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Thyme last inspected?
Thyme was last inspected on 11 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Thyme?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Thyme compare to other places in Wyre?
63% of the 902 rated food businesses in Wyre hold the top rating of 5, while Thyme holds a 2. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Council inspects Thyme 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Wyre, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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