Gynway Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Blackpool
Gynway Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 11 April 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: 205 Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2HQ
How it compares in Blackpool
In Blackpool, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Gynway Hotel 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% | ← Gynway Hotel | |
| 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 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 Gynway Hotel 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 Gynway Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| #Buttylicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Ash Lea Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Belvedere Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2022 |
| Beaucliffe Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Aireys Wine Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Bargain Beer Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Acqua Sauna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bees Knees Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
Questions about Gynway Hotel
What is Gynway Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Gynway Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackpool Council on 11 April 2024.
Is Gynway Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Gynway Hotel last inspected?
Gynway Hotel was last inspected on 11 April 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 Gynway Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Gynway Hotel compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, while Gynway Hotel holds a 4. 190 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Gynway Hotel 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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