Full Moon Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Blackpool
Full Moon Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 13 December 2024, 19 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: 142A Waterloo Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AF
How it compares in Blackpool
In Blackpool, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Full Moon Stores sits behind roughly 1,520 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,330 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 190 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 118 | 7% | ← Full Moon Stores | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Full Moon Stores 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 Full Moon Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adam's Pizza House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| B's Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| 8 Bit Restaurant Arcade Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2024 |
| Allied Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Ascot Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
| Barbell Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Belvere Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2023 |
| Alan Young Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
Questions about Full Moon Stores
What is Full Moon Stores's food hygiene rating?
Full Moon Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Blackpool Council on 13 December 2024.
Is Full Moon Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Full Moon Stores last inspected?
Full Moon Stores was last inspected on 13 December 2024, 19 months 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 Full Moon Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Full Moon Stores compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, while Full Moon Stores holds a 3. 118 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Full Moon Stores 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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