Alan Young food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackpool
Alan Young 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 27 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 52 St Chads Road, Blackpool, FY1 6BP
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Alan Young among the 1,331 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 | 1,331 | 79% | ← Alan Young | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 189 | 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Alan Young 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 Alan Young, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthington Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Arties Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Belvere Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Ascot Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Belmont Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Barton House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2022 |
| B's Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| 8 Bit Restaurant Arcade Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
Questions about Alan Young
What is Alan Young's food hygiene rating?
Alan Young has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 27 October 2025.
Is Alan Young 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 Alan Young last inspected?
Alan Young was last inspected on 27 October 2025, 8 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 Alan Young?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alan Young compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Alan Young is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Alan Young 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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