Rushlands food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Wyre
Rushlands holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the hotel met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 April 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: 98 Victoria Road East, Thornton Cleveleys, Lancashire, FY5 5HH
How it compares in Wyre
That puts Rushlands among the 564 places in Wyre holding top marks, 63% 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 | 564 | 63% | ← Rushlands | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 134 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 Rushlands 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 Rushlands, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPM Day Care Caring Premises | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2023 |
| Alexandra Court Caring Premises | 174 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Costello Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Albatross Bar And Food Pub/bar/nightclub | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Bowl & Beck Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| @ Street Eatery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2024 |
| Candy Corner (Thornton) Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2025 |
Questions about Rushlands
What is Rushlands's food hygiene rating?
Rushlands has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Council on 15 April 2024.
Is Rushlands 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 hotel to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Rushlands last inspected?
Rushlands was last inspected on 15 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rushlands?
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 Rushlands compare to other places in Wyre?
63% of the 902 rated food businesses in Wyre hold the top rating of 5, and Rushlands is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Council inspects Rushlands 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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Understanding this rating
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Rushlands is one of 217 rated food businesses in Thornton Cleveleys. See every hygiene rating in Thornton Cleveleys →
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