Blackpool Bowl food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Blackpool
Blackpool Bowl holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The restaurant met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 February 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 29-37 Market Street, Blackpool, FY1 1EX
How it compares in Blackpool
In Blackpool, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Blackpool Bowl sits behind roughly 1,520 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,330 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 190 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 7% | ← Blackpool Bowl | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Bowl 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 Bowl, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Bargain Store Retailers - other | 53 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Beach House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 97 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Bella Italia also t/a Bird Box Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Baileys Cheese & Charcuterie Retailers - other | 239 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Amaro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Bar 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Abingdon Barbeque Retailers - other | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| 31 Queen Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Blackpool Bowl
What is Blackpool Bowl's food hygiene rating?
Blackpool Bowl has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Blackpool Council on 21 February 2024.
Is Blackpool Bowl safe to eat at?
A 3 means the restaurant met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Blackpool Bowl last inspected?
Blackpool Bowl was last inspected on 21 February 2024, more than 2 years 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 Bowl?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Blackpool Bowl compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, while Blackpool Bowl holds a 3. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Blackpool Bowl 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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