Arnold Convenience food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackpool
Arnold Convenience holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 May 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: 70 Hawes Side Lane, Blackpool, FY4 4AS
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Arnold Convenience 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% | ← Arnold Convenience | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Arnold Convenience 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 Arnold Convenience, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnie's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Baines Childrens Centre & Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Baines Endowed School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Adam's Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Bankhall Distillery Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| B&M Home Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 January 2024 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
Questions about Arnold Convenience
What is Arnold Convenience's food hygiene rating?
Arnold Convenience has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 22 May 2024.
Is Arnold Convenience 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Arnold Convenience last inspected?
Arnold Convenience was last inspected on 22 May 2024, more than 2 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 Arnold Convenience?
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 Arnold Convenience compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Arnold Convenience is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Arnold Convenience 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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