The Taps food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fylde
The Taps 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 2 December 2025, 7 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: The Taps 12 Henry Street, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5LE
How it compares in Fylde
That puts The Taps 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 Taps | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Taps 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 Taps, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fig & Olive Lytham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bosco Restaurants Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 86 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Cafe Gloria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Chu's Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Barrique Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Apex Cycleworks Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 182 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Le Roti Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The Taps
What is The Taps's food hygiene rating?
The Taps has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fylde Council on 2 December 2025.
Is The Taps 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 Taps last inspected?
The Taps was last inspected on 2 December 2025, 7 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 Taps?
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 The Taps compare to other places in Fylde?
84% of the 754 rated food businesses in Fylde hold the top rating of 5, and The Taps is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fylde Council inspects The Taps 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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More food hygiene ratings near here
The Taps is one of 434 rated food businesses in Lytham St Annes. See every hygiene rating in Lytham St Annes →
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