Washington Hotel food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blackpool
Washington Hotel 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 2 August 2024, 23 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: Topping Street, Blackpool, FY1 3AF
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Washington Hotel 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% | ← Washington Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Washington Hotel 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 Washington Hotel, 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 Washington Hotel
What is Washington Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Washington Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 2 August 2024.
Is Washington Hotel 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 Washington Hotel last inspected?
Washington Hotel was last inspected on 2 August 2024, 23 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 Washington Hotel?
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 Washington Hotel compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Washington Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Washington Hotel 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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