St Stephen on the Cliffs food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Blackpool
St Stephen on the Cliffs holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 March 2025, 15 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: St Stephens Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 9RB
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts St Stephen on the Cliffs 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% | ← St Stephen on the Cliffs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 St Stephen on the Cliffs 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 St Stephen on the Cliffs, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belsfield House Caring Premises | 134 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2025 |
| Beechcliffe Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Aireys Wine Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2023 |
| Beaucliffe Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| Best one Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Autumn Leaves Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| #Buttylicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bellamy’s Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about St Stephen on the Cliffs
What is St Stephen on the Cliffs's food hygiene rating?
St Stephen on the Cliffs has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 21 March 2025.
Is St Stephen on the Cliffs 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Stephen on the Cliffs last inspected?
St Stephen on the Cliffs was last inspected on 21 March 2025, 15 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 St Stephen on the Cliffs?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 St Stephen on the Cliffs compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and St Stephen on the Cliffs is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects St Stephen on the Cliffs 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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