Spicy Waves food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Fylde
Spicy Waves holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Spicy Waves was inspected on 18 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Fylde score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Fylde ratings →
Address: 12 Orchard Road, Lytham St Annes, FY8 1RY
How this rating has changed
Spicy Waves has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 18 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Fylde
That puts Spicy Waves among the 645 places in Fylde holding top marks, 85% 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 | 645 | 85% | ← Spicy Waves | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 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 Spicy Waves 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 Spicy Waves, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 77 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Amy's Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Bar 100 Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Bistro St Annes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Bakes & Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 117 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Anatolia Takeaway/sandwich shop | 122 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
Questions about Spicy Waves
What is Spicy Waves's food hygiene rating?
Spicy Waves has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fylde Council on 18 August 2026.
Is Spicy Waves 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Spicy Waves last inspected?
Spicy Waves was last inspected on 18 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fylde Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spicy Waves?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Spicy Waves compare to other places in Fylde?
85% of the 758 rated food businesses in Fylde hold the top rating of 5, and Spicy Waves is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fylde Council inspects Spicy Waves 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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Spicy Waves is one of 436 rated food businesses in Lytham St Annes. See every hygiene rating in Lytham St Annes →
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The official record is held by the council: https://new.fylde.gov.uk/business/food-safety/
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