Lane Ends food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Preston
Lane Ends 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 8 October 2025, 9 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: Lane Ends Hotel, 442 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1HX
How it compares in Preston
That puts Lane Ends among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,176 | 79% | ← Lane Ends | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 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 Lane Ends 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 Lane Ends, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3BZ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Ashleigh Rest Home Caring Premises | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Abraham House Caring Premises | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| At Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Blue Flamingo Cafe and Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Banksfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Blackpool Road Post Office and Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
Questions about Lane Ends
What is Lane Ends's food hygiene rating?
Lane Ends has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Lane Ends 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 Lane Ends last inspected?
Lane Ends was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lane Ends?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lane Ends compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Lane Ends is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Lane Ends 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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Understanding this rating
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