The Backlot Cinema and Diner food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackpool
The Backlot Cinema and Diner 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 16 July 2024, 23 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: Unit N26 Houndshill Shopping Centre Coronation Street, Blackpool, FY1 4EN
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts The Backlot Cinema and Diner 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% | ← The Backlot Cinema and Diner | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Backlot Cinema and Diner 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 Backlot Cinema and Diner, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Italia also t/a Bird Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Adelaide House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 144 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Amaro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Arabella Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Aspire Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| B&M Bargain Store Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Albert and the Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 231 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Belvedere Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
Questions about The Backlot Cinema and Diner
What is The Backlot Cinema and Diner's food hygiene rating?
The Backlot Cinema and Diner has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 16 July 2024.
Is The Backlot Cinema and Diner 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 Backlot Cinema and Diner last inspected?
The Backlot Cinema and Diner was last inspected on 16 July 2024, 23 months 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 The Backlot Cinema and Diner?
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 The Backlot Cinema and Diner compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Backlot Cinema and Diner is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects The Backlot Cinema and Diner 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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