South Pier Food food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackpool
South Pier Food holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 1 November 2024, 20 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: Unit 18 South Pier Promenade, Blackpool, FY4 1BB
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts South Pier Food 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% | ← South Pier Food | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 South Pier Food 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 South Pier Food, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beachcomber Licensed Restaurant & Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Beach Market Retailers - other | 190 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| 5H Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Bentleys Fish and Chips Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Anzy Panzy Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| B's Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Ascot Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Alan Young Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about South Pier Food
What is South Pier Food's food hygiene rating?
South Pier Food has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 1 November 2024.
Is South Pier Food 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was South Pier Food last inspected?
South Pier Food was last inspected on 1 November 2024, 20 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 South Pier Food?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does South Pier Food compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and South Pier Food is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects South Pier Food 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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