Ma Kelly's South food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blackpool
Ma Kelly's South holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 January 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: 239 Lytham Road, Blackpool, FY1 6ES
How it compares in Blackpool
In Blackpool, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Ma Kelly's South sits behind roughly 1,330 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,330 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 190 | 11% | ← Ma Kelly's South | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Ma Kelly's South 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 Ma Kelly's South, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B's Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Ascot Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Anzy Panzy Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Belvere Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Alan Young Retailers - other | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Arthington Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Arties Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| 5H Catering Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about Ma Kelly's South
What is Ma Kelly's South's food hygiene rating?
Ma Kelly's South has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackpool Council on 18 January 2024.
Is Ma Kelly's South safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ma Kelly's South last inspected?
Ma Kelly's South was last inspected on 18 January 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 Ma Kelly's South?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ma Kelly's South compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, while Ma Kelly's South holds a 4. 190 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Ma Kelly's South 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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