Ward Field Farm Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
Ward Field Farm Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 2025, 12 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: 254 Plungington Road, Preston, PR2 3PQ
How it compares in Preston
That puts Ward Field Farm Shop 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% | ← Ward Field Farm Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 202 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 101 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 130 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 Ward Field Farm Shop 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 Ward Field Farm Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanstalk Skills Academy CIC Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Abrar Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Banksfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| 3BZ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Archbishop Temple School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| BhaiBuns Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
Questions about Ward Field Farm Shop
What is Ward Field Farm Shop's food hygiene rating?
Ward Field Farm Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 20 June 2025.
Is Ward Field Farm Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ward Field Farm Shop last inspected?
Ward Field Farm Shop was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 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 Ward Field Farm Shop?
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 Ward Field Farm Shop compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,501 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Ward Field Farm Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Ward Field Farm Shop 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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