Blackpool Express Chemist food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackpool
Blackpool Express Chemist 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 16 September 2024, 21 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: 182 Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 3AD
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Blackpool Express Chemist 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% | ← Blackpool Express Chemist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Blackpool Express Chemist 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 Blackpool Express Chemist, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam's Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 279 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Barbell Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| 8 Bit Restaurant Arcade Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Arnie's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| B's Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Arnold Convenience Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Ascot Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about Blackpool Express Chemist
What is Blackpool Express Chemist's food hygiene rating?
Blackpool Express Chemist has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 16 September 2024.
Is Blackpool Express Chemist 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 Blackpool Express Chemist last inspected?
Blackpool Express Chemist was last inspected on 16 September 2024, 21 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 Blackpool Express Chemist?
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 Blackpool Express Chemist compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Blackpool Express Chemist is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Blackpool Express Chemist 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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