Off the Rails Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackpool
Off the Rails Cafe 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 23 April 2026, 2 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: Ground Floor 24-26 High Street, Blackpool, FY1 2BN
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Off the Rails Cafe 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% | ← Off the Rails Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Off the Rails Cafe 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 Off the Rails Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Beer Retailers - other | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Belvedere Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2022 |
| Ash Lea Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Acqua Sauna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| 31 Queen Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bar 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Abingdon Barbeque Retailers - other | 396 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Bees Knees Pub/bar/nightclub | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
Questions about Off the Rails Cafe
What is Off the Rails Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Off the Rails Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 23 April 2026.
Is Off the Rails Cafe 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 Off the Rails Cafe last inspected?
Off the Rails Cafe was last inspected on 23 April 2026, 2 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 Off the Rails Cafe?
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 Off the Rails Cafe compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Off the Rails Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Off the Rails Cafe 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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