Ardwick food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blackpool
Ardwick 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 25 November 2022, more than 3 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: 32 Foxhall Road, Blackpool, FY1 5AD
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Ardwick 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% | ← Ardwick | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Ardwick 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 Ardwick, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AJ's Double Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Bamford House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Balmoral Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Bannatynes Health Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Ballers Blackpool Pub/bar/nightclub | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| A Cake For You Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2023 |
| Bayswater Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Albert and the Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
Questions about Ardwick
What is Ardwick's food hygiene rating?
Ardwick has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 25 November 2022.
Is Ardwick 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 Ardwick last inspected?
Ardwick was last inspected on 25 November 2022, more than 3 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 Ardwick?
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 Ardwick compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Ardwick is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Ardwick 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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