The Hop Shoppe Defender food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Fylde
The Hop Shoppe Defender 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 23 December 2024, 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: 2 Wood Street, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1QS
How it compares in Fylde
That puts The Hop Shoppe Defender 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 Hop Shoppe Defender | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Hop Shoppe Defender 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 Hop Shoppe Defender, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fable Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Andalucian Olive Company T/A Dip Drizzle Drink Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Beurre Patisserie Retailers - other | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Anton's cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Blessing House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 105 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Blue Sky Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Blacksheep Tearoom at St Annes Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Anatolia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about The Hop Shoppe Defender
What is The Hop Shoppe Defender's food hygiene rating?
The Hop Shoppe Defender has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fylde Council on 23 December 2024.
Is The Hop Shoppe Defender 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 Hop Shoppe Defender last inspected?
The Hop Shoppe Defender was last inspected on 23 December 2024, 18 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 Hop Shoppe Defender?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Hop Shoppe Defender compare to other places in Fylde?
84% of the 754 rated food businesses in Fylde hold the top rating of 5, and The Hop Shoppe Defender is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fylde Council inspects The Hop Shoppe Defender 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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