Rockdene food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Blackpool
Rockdene 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
This is a fresh result: Rockdene was inspected on 28 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Blackpool score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Blackpool ratings →
Address: 50 St Chads Road, Blackpool, FY1 6BP
How this rating has changed
Rockdene was re-inspected on 28 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Rockdene among the 1,346 places in Blackpool holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,346 | 80% | ← Rockdene | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 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 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 Rockdene 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 Rockdene, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthington Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Arties Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Alan Young Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Belvere Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Ascot Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Belmont Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Barton House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2022 |
| B's Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
Questions about Rockdene
What is Rockdene's food hygiene rating?
Rockdene has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 28 August 2026.
Is Rockdene 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 Rockdene last inspected?
Rockdene was last inspected on 28 August 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 Rockdene?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Rockdene compare to other places in Blackpool?
80% of the 1,693 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Rockdene is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Rockdene 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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The official record is held by the council: http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Services/A-F/FoodHygiene/
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