Hesketh Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Blackpool
Hesketh 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 23 July 2024, 23 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: 51-53 Hesketh Avenue, Blackpool, FY2 9JX
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Hesketh 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% | ← Hesketh 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 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 Hesketh 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 Hesketh Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bispham Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 83 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| Bispham Station Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Bispham Convenience Store Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Bispham Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 172 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 September 2024 |
| Bispham Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bellamy’s Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Autumn Leaves Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Bispham Post Office Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 February 2024 |
Questions about Hesketh Hotel
What is Hesketh Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Hesketh Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 23 July 2024.
Is Hesketh 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 Hesketh Hotel last inspected?
Hesketh Hotel was last inspected on 23 July 2024, 23 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 Hesketh Hotel?
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 Hesketh Hotel compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Hesketh Hotel is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Hesketh 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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