Henson Hotel food hygiene rating
Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house · Blackpool
Henson 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 25 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: 23 Clifton Drive, Blackpool, FY4 1NT
How it compares in Blackpool
In Blackpool, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Henson 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% | ← Henson 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Henson 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 Henson Hotel, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderley Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Armenian Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Ambrosinis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| Abbeyfield(B'Pool)Soc Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2025 |
| Bennett's Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Bee One / Premier Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2024 |
| Armfield Academy Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| A Se Anar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Henson Hotel
What is Henson Hotel's food hygiene rating?
Henson Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Blackpool Council on 25 February 2026.
Is Henson 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 Henson Hotel last inspected?
Henson Hotel was last inspected on 25 February 2026, 4 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 Henson Hotel?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Henson Hotel compare to other places in Blackpool?
79% of the 1,680 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, while Henson Hotel holds a 4. 190 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Henson 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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