Halfpenny Lane Farm food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
Halfpenny Lane Farm holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 4 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 78 Halfpenny Lane, Preston, PR3 2EA
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Halfpenny Lane Farm sits behind roughly 1,176 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ← Halfpenny Lane Farm | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Halfpenny Lane Farm 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 Halfpenny Lane Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barnacre Road Primary School School/college/university | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Longridge Hall Caring Premises | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2019 |
| Anji's Emporium Ltd Retailers - other | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Gary Rowles, Quality Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| St Wilfrid's Terrace Members' Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Forrest Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2018 |
| Cunliffe Hog Roast Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
Questions about Halfpenny Lane Farm
What is Halfpenny Lane Farm's food hygiene rating?
Halfpenny Lane Farm has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 4 May 2023.
Is Halfpenny Lane Farm safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Halfpenny Lane Farm last inspected?
Halfpenny Lane Farm was last inspected on 4 May 2023, more than 3 years 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 Halfpenny Lane Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Halfpenny Lane Farm compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Halfpenny Lane Farm holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Halfpenny Lane Farm 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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