North West · 1,686 registered food establishments · Data updated 2026-07-27
36 businesses lost a 5 rating this year → 51 premises changed hands in 12 months → Ranks 2 of 362 for time to first published rating →
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17 days median · 19 days average
across 138 newly listed businesses since 2022
Rank 2 of 362 UK authorities (1 = fastest).
Measured from a business appearing in the published FSA dataset to its first rating appearing there. Authorities publish with delays (appeal windows, batch updates), so this reflects the register's speed, not necessarily inspection speed.
| Date | Event | Business | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-21 | Closed | The Scone Maker | FY1 |
| 2026-07-21 | Closed | Biteo | FY1 6EX |
| 2026-07-21 | Opened | Wendy's | FY1 4QU |
| 2026-07-21 | Closed | Shepperton Hotel | FY4 1EU |
| 2026-07-21 | Closed | Taste of Jamaica | FY1 6AH |
| 2026-07-18 | Closed | Buttermilk | FY4 2JE |
| 2026-07-18 | Opened | Chefs Kitchen @theflavourhub | FY1 |
| 2026-07-18 | Opened | Aweni's Flavours | FY1 |
How does Blackpool's closure rate compare to the national average this year? Which business types close most often in Blackpool? Which businesses lost their 5 rating in Blackpool this year?
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