Tinderbox food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Wyre
Tinderbox holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 10 January 2025, 18 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: 29 Breck Road, Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire, FY6 7AA
How it compares in Wyre
That puts Tinderbox among the 564 places in Wyre holding top marks, 63% 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 | 564 | 63% | ← Tinderbox | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 195 | 22% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 89 | 10% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 134 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Tinderbox 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 Tinderbox, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavo Bar & Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2023 |
| Cincos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Boca Cafe Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 33 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Biviano's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 37 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2024 |
| Bluebell House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Brew And Bones Pub/bar/nightclub | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Booths Poulton Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2025 |
Questions about Tinderbox
What is Tinderbox's food hygiene rating?
Tinderbox has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wyre Council on 10 January 2025.
Is Tinderbox 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Tinderbox last inspected?
Tinderbox was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wyre Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tinderbox?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tinderbox compare to other places in Wyre?
63% of the 902 rated food businesses in Wyre hold the top rating of 5, and Tinderbox is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wyre Council inspects Tinderbox 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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Tinderbox is one of 188 rated food businesses in Poulton-le-Fylde. See every hygiene rating in Poulton-le-Fylde →
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