Bloomfield Brewhouse in Blackpool says ‘all problems have been rectified’ after two-star food hygiene rating

Bloomfield Brewhouse in Ansdell Road was told “improvement was necessary” following an inspection by Blackpool Council on September 15.

The report showed that improvement was necessary in the handling of food including preparation, cooking, re-heating, cooling and storage.

Inspectors found the cleanliness and condition of the facilities were “generally satisfactory.”

This includes having an appropriate layout, ventilation and hand washing facilities to enable good food hygiene.

It was also deemed management of food safety was also “generally satisfactory.”

Food hygiene inspectors subsequently issued the pub with a two-star hygiene rating.

After being approached by the Gazette, a spokeswoman for Bloomfield Brewhouse said: “All issues have been rectified as the inspection was two days after I had taken over.

“I’m due another visit this week and I’m sure it will be back to five stars again.”

Food safety inspections and enforcement

The food hygiene rating reflects the standards of food hygiene found on the date of the inspection by the local authority.

The food hygiene rating is not a guide to food quality.

Local authorities are responsible for enforcing food hygiene laws and can inspect a business at any point in the food production and distribution process.

Authorised officers from the local council will visit the premises to check the business is complying with food law and producing food that is safe to eat.

To do this, they will look at:

- the premises

- how employees work

- the food safety management system

- the types of food being made and prepared

Authorised officers have the right to enter and inspect the premises at any reasonable time.

They will also usually arrive without making an appointment.

How often the business is routinely inspected will depend on the type of business and its previous record.

Some premises might be inspected at least every six months, others much less often.

Authorised officers will offer help and advice on food safety and they can take action if they find that standards of food hygiene are not good enough.

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