The Hesketh Arms food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Preston
The Hesketh Arms 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
This is a fresh result: The Hesketh Arms was inspected on 17 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 421 New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4SY
How it compares in Preston
That puts The Hesketh Arms among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 78% 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 | 78% | ← The Hesketh Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 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 127 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 Hesketh Arms 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 Hesketh Arms, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acregate Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Big Saver Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Bill and Bens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Bedouins Cafe Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Blessed Sacrament After School Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Blessed Sacrament RCP School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Bacon Me Crazy Catering Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about The Hesketh Arms
What is The Hesketh Arms's food hygiene rating?
The Hesketh Arms has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 17 June 2026.
Is The Hesketh Arms 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 Hesketh Arms last inspected?
The Hesketh Arms was last inspected on 17 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Hesketh Arms?
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 Hesketh Arms compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,500 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and The Hesketh Arms is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects The Hesketh Arms 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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