Blackpool Zoo food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackpool
Blackpool Zoo 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 2 October 2025, 9 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: Woodside Drive, Blackpool, FY3 8PP
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Blackpool Zoo 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 Zoo | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Blackpool Zoo 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 Zoo, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anita's Ice Cream Parlour - Blackpool Model Village Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Acorn Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Annacliffe Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Amber Court Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Aroma Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Bakery 79 Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
| AB Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Blackpool Zoo
What is Blackpool Zoo's food hygiene rating?
Blackpool Zoo has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Blackpool Zoo 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 Blackpool Zoo last inspected?
Blackpool Zoo was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 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 Zoo?
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 Blackpool Zoo compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Blackpool Zoo is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Blackpool Zoo 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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