Cafe on the Pier food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Fylde
Cafe on the Pier 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
The rating dates from 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Pier Cafe St Annes Pier South Promenade, Lytham St Annes, FY8 2NG
How it compares in Fylde
That puts Cafe on the Pier among the 636 places in Fylde holding top marks, 84% 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 | 636 | 84% | ← Cafe on the Pier | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 Cafe on the Pier 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 Cafe on the Pier, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2022 |
| B & M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2022 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 264 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Dalmeny Hotel Limited Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Fylde Foodbank Retailers - other | 317 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Bakes & Cakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bistro St Annes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Fresh Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
Questions about Cafe on the Pier
What is Cafe on the Pier's food hygiene rating?
Cafe on the Pier has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fylde Council on 19 February 2026.
Is Cafe on the Pier 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 Cafe on the Pier last inspected?
Cafe on the Pier was last inspected on 19 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fylde Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cafe on the Pier?
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 Cafe on the Pier compare to other places in Fylde?
84% of the 754 rated food businesses in Fylde hold the top rating of 5, and Cafe on the Pier is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fylde Council inspects Cafe on the Pier 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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