Pinkies food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Blackpool
Pinkies holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 7 March 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: 14 Dickson Road, Blackpool, FY1 2AE
How it compares in Blackpool
In Blackpool, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Pinkies sits behind roughly 1,330 nearby businesses. 11% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,330 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 190 | 11% | ← Pinkies | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Pinkies 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 Pinkies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Beer Retailers - other | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| 31 Queen Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Acqua Sauna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Bar 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Bees Knees Pub/bar/nightclub | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Abingdon Barbeque Retailers - other | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Baileys Cheese & Charcuterie Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Belvedere Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2022 |
Questions about Pinkies
What is Pinkies's food hygiene rating?
Pinkies has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackpool Council on 7 March 2024.
Is Pinkies safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Pinkies last inspected?
Pinkies was last inspected on 7 March 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 Pinkies?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Pinkies compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, while Pinkies holds a 4. 190 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Pinkies 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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