Valentine Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Blackpool
Valentine Hotel 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
The rating dates from 10 June 2024, more than 2 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: 35 Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2AT
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Valentine Hotel 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% | ← Valentine Hotel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Valentine Hotel 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 Valentine Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Beer Retailers - other | 141 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Acqua Sauna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 225 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Belvedere Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2022 |
| Ash Lea Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 260 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| 31 Queen Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bees Knees Pub/bar/nightclub | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Bar 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 311 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Abingdon Barbeque Retailers - other | 370 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Valentine Hotel
What is Valentine Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Valentine Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 10 June 2024.
Is Valentine Hotel 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 Valentine Hotel last inspected?
Valentine Hotel was last inspected on 10 June 2024, more than 2 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 Valentine Hotel?
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 Valentine Hotel compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Valentine Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Valentine Hotel 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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