Ash Lea food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Blackpool
Ash Lea 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: Ash Lea was inspected on 26 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 76 Lord Street, Blackpool, FY1 2DG
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Ash Lea among the 1,331 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 | 1,331 | 79% | ← Ash Lea | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 189 | 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 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 Ash Lea 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 Ash Lea, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvedere Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2022 |
| Bargain Beer Retailers - other | 401 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Acqua Sauna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 421 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bees Knees Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| 31 Queen Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bar 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Abingdon Barbeque Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Baileys Cheese & Charcuterie Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
Questions about Ash Lea
What is Ash Lea's food hygiene rating?
Ash Lea has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 26 June 2026.
Is Ash Lea 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 Ash Lea last inspected?
Ash Lea was last inspected on 26 June 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 Ash Lea?
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 Ash Lea compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Ash Lea is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Ash Lea 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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