Woodlands School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Blackpool
Woodlands School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2024, 19 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: Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9HF
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Woodlands School 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% | ← Woodlands School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Woodlands School 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 Woodlands School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| AAA Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Adalena House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Belle Vue Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| Anita's Ice Cream Parlour - Blackpool Model Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Abbey Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2017 |
Questions about Woodlands School
What is Woodlands School's food hygiene rating?
Woodlands School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 15 November 2024.
Is Woodlands School 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Woodlands School last inspected?
Woodlands School was last inspected on 15 November 2024, 19 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 Woodlands School?
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 Woodlands School compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Woodlands School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Woodlands School 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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