Sussex Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Blackpool
Sussex Hotel holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the hotel 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 9 July 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: 14-16 Pleasant Street, Blackpool, FY1 2JA
How it compares in Blackpool
In Blackpool, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Sussex Hotel 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% | ← Sussex Hotel | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Sussex 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 Sussex Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Lea Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 126 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Bargain Beer Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2024 |
| Acqua Sauna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| #Buttylicious Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Bees Knees Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| 31 Queen Street Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Bar 19 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Abingdon Barbeque Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
Questions about Sussex Hotel
What is Sussex Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Sussex Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackpool Council on 9 July 2024.
Is Sussex Hotel 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 hotel to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sussex Hotel last inspected?
Sussex Hotel was last inspected on 9 July 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 Sussex Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sussex Hotel compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, while Sussex Hotel holds a 4. 190 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Sussex 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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