Wokman Preston food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Ribble
Wokman Preston holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the restaurant and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
The rating dates from 18 February 2026, 4 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: 350 Higher Walton Road, Higher Walton, Preston, PR5 4HT
How it compares in South Ribble
A 1 is rare: only 4 of 728 rated places in South Ribble score this low, about one in 182. By contrast 95% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 689 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ← Wokman Preston | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Major improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Wokman Preston the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Wokman Preston, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Walton-Le-Dale High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| A and P Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Beam & Brycg Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Brownedge St. Marys Rc School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Wokman Preston
What is Wokman Preston's food hygiene rating?
Wokman Preston has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by South Ribble Council on 18 February 2026.
Is Wokman Preston safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The restaurant is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Wokman Preston last inspected?
Wokman Preston was last inspected on 18 February 2026, 4 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 Wokman Preston?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "major improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Wokman Preston compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, while Wokman Preston holds a 1. 4 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Wokman Preston 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Ribble, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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