The Cheese Emporium food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fylde
The Cheese Emporium 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 10 March 2026, 4 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: 12 Wood Street, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1QS
How it compares in Fylde
That puts The Cheese Emporium among the 636 places in Fylde holding top marks, 84% 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 | 636 | 84% | ← The Cheese Emporium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 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 Cheese Emporium 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 Cheese Emporium, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anton's cafe Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Fable Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Beurre Patisserie Retailers - other | 58 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Andalucian Olive Company T/A Dip Drizzle Drink Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Blacksheep Tearoom at St Annes Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 81 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Anatolia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Blue Sky Thai Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 130 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
Questions about The Cheese Emporium
What is The Cheese Emporium's food hygiene rating?
The Cheese Emporium has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fylde Council on 10 March 2026.
Is The Cheese Emporium 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 The Cheese Emporium last inspected?
The Cheese Emporium was last inspected on 10 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fylde Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Cheese Emporium?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Cheese Emporium compare to other places in Fylde?
84% of the 754 rated food businesses in Fylde hold the top rating of 5, and The Cheese Emporium is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fylde Council inspects The Cheese Emporium 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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