Pier Food Co. food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackpool
Pier Food Co. holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 21 October 2019, more than 6 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: Unit 7 Central Pier Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 5BB
How it compares in Blackpool
In Blackpool, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Pier Food Co. sits behind roughly 1,520 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,330 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 190 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 7% | ← Pier Food Co. | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Pier Food Co. 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 Pier Food Co., nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardwick Pub/bar/nightclub | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| AJ's Double Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Bamford House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Balmoral Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 363 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
| Ballers Blackpool Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bannatynes Health Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Albert and the Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Aspire Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
Questions about Pier Food Co.
What is Pier Food Co.'s food hygiene rating?
Pier Food Co. has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Blackpool Council on 21 October 2019.
Is Pier Food Co. safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Pier Food Co. last inspected?
Pier Food Co. was last inspected on 21 October 2019, more than 6 years 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 Pier Food Co.?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pier Food Co. compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, while Pier Food Co. holds a 3. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Pier Food Co. 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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