Sixth Form College food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Blackpool
Sixth Form College holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Blackpool Old Road, Blackpool, FY3 7LR
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Sixth Form College 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% | ← Sixth Form College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sixth Form College 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 Sixth Form College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Acorn Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Annacliffe Rest Home Caring Premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Autumn Leaves Rest Home Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Ashfield News Ltd Post Office Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Sixth Form College
What is Sixth Form College's food hygiene rating?
Sixth Form College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 6 December 2024.
Is Sixth Form College 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sixth Form College last inspected?
Sixth Form College was last inspected on 6 December 2024, 19 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 Sixth Form College?
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 Sixth Form College compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Sixth Form College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Sixth Form College 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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