Highbury Hotel
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Highbury Hotel is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at 18 St Chads Road, Blackpool, FY1 6BP, in the Blackpool local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 April 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 1 (Major Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 20 — improvement needed). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Blackpool oversees 1,714 registered food businesses, of which 89% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Blackpool is 4.6 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Highbury Hotel?
Highbury Hotel has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5, as assessed by Blackpool.
What does a food hygiene rating of 1 mean for a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house?
A rating of 1 means major improvement is necessary. Significant problems were found during the inspection across one or more categories. The local authority will follow up to ensure improvements are made.
When was Highbury Hotel last inspected?
Highbury Hotel was last inspected on 2025-04-17. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
How can Highbury Hotel improve its rating?
Businesses can improve their food hygiene rating by addressing the issues identified in their inspection report. Common areas for improvement include better temperature control, improved cleaning schedules, and stronger documentation of food safety procedures. Businesses can request a re-inspection from their local authority once improvements have been made, or apply for a right to reply.
Where is Highbury Hotel located?
Highbury Hotel is located at 18 St Chads Road, Blackpool , FY1 6BP, in the Blackpool local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the FY1 postcode area.