Blackpool Café Receives One-Out-of-Five Food Hygiene Rating

A Blackpool Council assessment on April 25 found that Café on Lytham Road required significant improvement in food handling, cleanliness, and food safety management. The business was deemed to have major issues with its food hygiene standards, necessitating a high level of improvement. Authorized officers from the council will conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with food law and provide assistance with food safety.

Key Takeaways:

• Café on Lytham Road was given a one-out-of-five food hygiene rating by Blackpool Council on April 25.
• Improvement was necessary in food handling, including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling, and storage.
• Significant improvement was required in cleanliness and the condition of facilities and building, including proper ventilation and hand washing facilities.
• Major improvement was deemed necessary in the management of food safety and the system of checks to ensure safe food for consumption.
• Authorized officers from the council will conduct regular inspections to ensure compliance with food law and provide assistance with food safety.
• The frequency of inspections will depend on the type of business and its previous record.
• Some premises might be inspected every six months, while others will be inspected less frequently.

Statistics:

• 1/5 food hygiene rating was given to Café on Lytham Road.
• The assessment was conducted on April 25.
• Improvement was necessary in food handling (75% of total rating).
• Major improvement was deemed necessary in the management of food safety and the system of checks (50% of total rating).

Sources:

• "Food safety inspections and enforcement" by Blackpool Gazette (https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/newsletter)