The Poppy Lounge food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · South Ribble
The Poppy Lounge holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 6 August 2025, 11 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: 94 Liverpool Old Road, Much Hoole, Preston, PR4 4QA
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts The Poppy Lounge among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% 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 | 689 | 95% | ← The Poppy Lounge | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Poppy Lounge 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 Poppy Lounge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie's Mobile caterer | 371 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Ribble Court Care Home Caring Premises | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Rios Chicken Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Chews Cafe \& Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Lang's Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Ego Little Hoole Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Suthers ( Star Garage) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2021 |
| Clayton Park Bakery Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
Questions about The Poppy Lounge
What is The Poppy Lounge's food hygiene rating?
The Poppy Lounge has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 6 August 2025.
Is The Poppy Lounge 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 mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Poppy Lounge last inspected?
The Poppy Lounge was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Poppy Lounge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Poppy Lounge compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and The Poppy Lounge is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects The Poppy Lounge 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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