Riccardos Pizzeria food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackpool
Riccardos Pizzeria holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 November 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: 99-101 Squires Gate Lane, Blackpool, FY4 1QW
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Riccardos Pizzeria among the 1,330 places in Blackpool holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,330 | 79% | ← Riccardos Pizzeria | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 190 | 11% | ||
| 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 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 Riccardos Pizzeria 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 Riccardos Pizzeria, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Balloon Pub/bar/nightclub | 201 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Berwick House Rest Home Caring Premises | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2025 |
| Ambrosinis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Armenian Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Abbeyfield(B'Pool)Soc Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Bennett's Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Bennett's Coffee Shop Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| A Se Anar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Riccardos Pizzeria
What is Riccardos Pizzeria's food hygiene rating?
Riccardos Pizzeria has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Riccardos Pizzeria 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Riccardos Pizzeria last inspected?
Riccardos Pizzeria was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 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 Riccardos Pizzeria?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Riccardos Pizzeria compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Riccardos Pizzeria is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Riccardos Pizzeria 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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