Lick Ice Cream food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Blackpool
Lick Ice Cream holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 29 June 2023, more than 3 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: 99 Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 5AA
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Lick Ice Cream 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% | ← Lick Ice Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Lick Ice Cream 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 Lick Ice Cream, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardwick Pub/bar/nightclub | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2022 |
| Bamford House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| AJ's Double Burgers Takeaway/sandwich shop | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Albert and the Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Ballers Blackpool Pub/bar/nightclub | 362 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Aspire Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Bayswater Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Balmoral Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2023 |
Questions about Lick Ice Cream
What is Lick Ice Cream's food hygiene rating?
Lick Ice Cream has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 29 June 2023.
Is Lick Ice Cream 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lick Ice Cream last inspected?
Lick Ice Cream was last inspected on 29 June 2023, more than 3 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 Lick Ice Cream?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lick Ice Cream compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Lick Ice Cream is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Lick Ice Cream 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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