The Fleece Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Ribble
The Fleece Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 January 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: 39 Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 9XD
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts The Fleece Inn among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 689 | 95% | ← The Fleece Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At The Fleece Inn none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to The Fleece Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1260 Craft & Crust Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 113 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| African Village Preston Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Bonbons Coffee Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Artisan Deli Limited Retailers - other | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 January 2024 |
| Andreas Fish & Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| All Hallows Roman Catholic High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
| BAC and EE Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
Questions about The Fleece Inn
What is The Fleece Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Fleece Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 14 January 2026.
Is The Fleece Inn safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Fleece Inn last inspected?
The Fleece Inn was last inspected on 14 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Fleece Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Fleece Inn compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and The Fleece Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects The Fleece Inn and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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