The Flying Handbag food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blackpool
The Flying Handbag holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 December 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: 44 Queen Street, Blackpool, FY1 2AY
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts The Flying Handbag 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 Flying Handbag | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 The Flying Handbag 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 Flying Handbag, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Beer Retailers - other | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| 31 Queen Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Acqua Sauna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Abingdon Barbeque Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Bar 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Baileys Cheese & Charcuterie Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bees Knees Pub/bar/nightclub | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Belvedere Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2022 |
Questions about The Flying Handbag
What is The Flying Handbag's food hygiene rating?
The Flying Handbag has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 9 December 2024.
Is The Flying Handbag 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Flying Handbag last inspected?
The Flying Handbag was last inspected on 9 December 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 The Flying Handbag?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Flying Handbag compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Flying Handbag is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects The Flying Handbag 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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