Whelans food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Fylde
Whelans holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 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: 26 Clifton Street, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5EW
How it compares in Fylde
That puts Whelans 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% | ← Whelans | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Whelans 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 Whelans, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lytham Quality Pies Retailers - other | 8 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Chell's of Lytham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Central Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Bijou of Lytham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Magic Moments Retailers - other | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Novello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Divino Lytham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Elvin's Streetfood Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about Whelans
What is Whelans's food hygiene rating?
Whelans has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fylde Council on 22 April 2026.
Is Whelans 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whelans last inspected?
Whelans was last inspected on 22 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 Whelans?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whelans compare to other places in Fylde?
84% of the 754 rated food businesses in Fylde hold the top rating of 5, and Whelans is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fylde Council inspects Whelans 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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Whelans is one of 434 rated food businesses in Lytham St Annes. See every hygiene rating in Lytham St Annes →
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