Dixyland Chicken and Ribs food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackpool
Dixyland Chicken and Ribs holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - 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: 37-39 Topping Street, Blackpool, FY1 3AF
How it compares in Blackpool
In Blackpool, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Dixyland Chicken and Ribs sits behind roughly 1,330 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,330 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 190 | 11% | ← Dixyland Chicken and Ribs | |
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 3 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Dixyland Chicken and Ribs 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 Dixyland Chicken and Ribs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Barbeque Retailers - other | 119 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Baileys Cheese & Charcuterie Retailers - other | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Amaro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| 31 Queen Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bargain Beer Retailers - other | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Bar 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Arlingtons Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 331 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| B&M Bargain Store Retailers - other | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Dixyland Chicken and Ribs
What is Dixyland Chicken and Ribs's food hygiene rating?
Dixyland Chicken and Ribs has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackpool Council on 23 December 2024.
Is Dixyland Chicken and Ribs safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dixyland Chicken and Ribs last inspected?
Dixyland Chicken and Ribs was last inspected on 23 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dixyland Chicken and Ribs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dixyland Chicken and Ribs compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, while Dixyland Chicken and Ribs holds a 4. 190 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Dixyland Chicken and Ribs 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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