The Willows Rest Home food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Blackpool
The Willows Rest Home holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 September 2025, 9 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: 397 Midgeland Road, Blackpool, FY4 5ED
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts The Willows Rest Home 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% | ← The Willows Rest Home | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Willows Rest Home 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 Willows Rest Home, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy's Pizza also trading as Frites Lancashire Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Brooklands Nursing & Care Home Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Ascent by AirHop Blackpool | AirHop Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| B&M Home Stores Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| Acre Gate Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Beaumont College School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Bluebell Lodge Nursery Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
Questions about The Willows Rest Home
What is The Willows Rest Home's food hygiene rating?
The Willows Rest Home has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 29 September 2025.
Is The Willows Rest Home 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Willows Rest Home last inspected?
The Willows Rest Home was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 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 The Willows Rest Home?
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 Willows Rest Home compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Willows Rest Home is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects The Willows Rest Home 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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