The Prickly Pear food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Fylde
The Prickly Pear 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 14 June 2024, more than 2 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: 62 Woodlands Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 4BX
How it compares in Fylde
That puts The Prickly Pear among the 636 places in Fylde holding top marks, 84% 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 | 636 | 84% | ← The Prickly Pear | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 Prickly Pear 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 Prickly Pear, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodfest Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Craft and Common Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Dominos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2025 |
| Ansdell Fisherie Takeaway/sandwich shop | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Fairhaven pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Abbeyfield Society Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Fairhaven Adventure Golf - Hole 19 Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Fosbrooke House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
Questions about The Prickly Pear
What is The Prickly Pear's food hygiene rating?
The Prickly Pear has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fylde Council on 14 June 2024.
Is The Prickly Pear 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 The Prickly Pear last inspected?
The Prickly Pear was last inspected on 14 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fylde Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Prickly Pear?
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 Prickly Pear compare to other places in Fylde?
84% of the 754 rated food businesses in Fylde hold the top rating of 5, and The Prickly Pear is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fylde Council inspects The Prickly Pear 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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