South Shore Academy
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South Shore Academy is a school/college/university located at South Shore Academy (Palatine Sports College) St Annes Road, Blackpool, FY4 2AR, in the Blackpool local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 25 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). 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 food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of South Shore Academy?
South Shore Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Blackpool.
What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?
A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.
When was South Shore Academy last inspected?
South Shore Academy was last inspected on 2025-03-25. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.
Where is South Shore Academy located?
South Shore Academy is located at South Shore Academy (Palatine Sports College) St Annes Road, Blackpool , FY4 2AR, in the Blackpool local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the FY4 postcode area.