The Swirl Lab food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Preston
The Swirl Lab holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: The Swirl Lab was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 172 New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4DX
How it compares in Preston
That puts The Swirl Lab 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% | ← The Swirl Lab | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Swirl Lab 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 Swirl Lab, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bill and Bens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 101 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Big Saver Retailers - other | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Acregate Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| B and M Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Bedouins Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Aramark @ Costa Pod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ Pranzo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about The Swirl Lab
What is The Swirl Lab's food hygiene rating?
The Swirl Lab has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 26 May 2026.
Is The Swirl Lab 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Swirl Lab last inspected?
The Swirl Lab was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month 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 The Swirl Lab?
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 The Swirl Lab compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and The Swirl Lab is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects The Swirl Lab 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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