The Sweet Drop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackpool
The Sweet Drop 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
This is a fresh result: The Sweet Drop was inspected on 30 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 Woodland Grove, Blackpool, FY3 9EZ
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts The Sweet Drop 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 Sweet Drop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Sweet Drop 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 Sweet Drop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aroma Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| AAA Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Adalena House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Belle Vue Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Acorn Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2025 |
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Abbey Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2017 |
| Beechfield Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2025 |
Questions about The Sweet Drop
What is The Sweet Drop's food hygiene rating?
The Sweet Drop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 30 June 2026.
Is The Sweet Drop 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 Sweet Drop last inspected?
The Sweet Drop was last inspected on 30 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Sweet Drop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Sweet Drop compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and The Sweet Drop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects The Sweet Drop 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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