Stafford food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Blackpool
Stafford holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 8 Woodfield Road, Blackpool, FY1 6AX
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Stafford 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% | ← Stafford | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Stafford 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 Stafford, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthington Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Arties Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Alan Young Retailers - other | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Belmont Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Belvere Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Barton House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2022 |
| Ascot Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Bannatynes Health Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
Questions about Stafford
What is Stafford's food hygiene rating?
Stafford has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 18 September 2018.
Is Stafford 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Stafford last inspected?
Stafford was last inspected on 18 September 2018, more than 7 years 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 Stafford?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Stafford compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Stafford is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Stafford 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Services/A-F/FoodHygiene/
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