Old Bank House Chocolates food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fylde
Old Bank House Chocolates holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 5 September 2024, 22 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: 43 Clifton Street, Lytham St Annes, FY8 5ER
How it compares in Fylde
In Fylde, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Old Bank House Chocolates sits behind roughly 636 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 636 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 11% | ← Old Bank House Chocolates | |
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Old Bank House Chocolates 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 Old Bank House Chocolates, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lytham Quality Pies Retailers - other | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Divino Lytham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Elvin's Streetfood Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Central Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Apricot Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 95 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Chell's of Lytham Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Magic Moments Retailers - other | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Lytham Hop House Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2024 |
Questions about Old Bank House Chocolates
What is Old Bank House Chocolates's food hygiene rating?
Old Bank House Chocolates has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Fylde Council on 5 September 2024.
Is Old Bank House Chocolates 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Old Bank House Chocolates last inspected?
Old Bank House Chocolates was last inspected on 5 September 2024, 22 months 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 Old Bank House Chocolates?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Old Bank House Chocolates compare to other places in Fylde?
84% of the 754 rated food businesses in Fylde hold the top rating of 5, while Old Bank House Chocolates holds a 4. 86 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Fylde Council inspects Old Bank House Chocolates 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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