Qahwa food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Ribble
Qahwa holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Qahwa was inspected on 14 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Food Hall, Huntleys Country Stores, Whalley Road, PR5 0UN
How it compares in South Ribble
In South Ribble, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Qahwa sits behind roughly 689 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 689 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ← Qahwa | |
| 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 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 Qahwa 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 Qahwa, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dough Boy Events Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Farmhouse Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2024 |
| Huntleys Counrty Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Aj's At Huntleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Butchers At Huntleys Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2021 |
| Cafe Lazio At Huntleys Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
| Foodhall @ Huntley Ltd Retailers - other | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Sprinkles Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2024 |
Questions about Qahwa
What is Qahwa's food hygiene rating?
Qahwa has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Ribble Council on 14 May 2026.
Is Qahwa 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Qahwa last inspected?
Qahwa was last inspected on 14 May 2026, a month 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 Qahwa?
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 Qahwa compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, while Qahwa holds a 4. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Qahwa 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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