The Poachers food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · South Ribble
The Poachers 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 21 January 2026, 5 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: The Poachers Tavern, Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, PR5 6BA
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts The Poachers 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 Poachers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Poachers 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 Poachers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Bridgeway School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Brindle Brothers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2019 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bamber Bridge Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Bamber Bridge Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2018 |
| Berry's Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about The Poachers
What is The Poachers's food hygiene rating?
The Poachers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 21 January 2026.
Is The Poachers 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 Poachers last inspected?
The Poachers was last inspected on 21 January 2026, 5 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 Poachers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Poachers 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 Poachers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects The Poachers 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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