The Balanced Bean food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Ribble
The Balanced Bean 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
The rating dates from 10 February 2026, 5 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: 139 Brownedge Road, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5AH
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts The Balanced Bean 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 Balanced Bean | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Balanced Bean 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 Balanced Bean, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Aspris Children's Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Bamber Bridge Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2018 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Brigs Most Wanted Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Brindle Brothers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2019 |
| Berry's Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
Questions about The Balanced Bean
What is The Balanced Bean's food hygiene rating?
The Balanced Bean has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 10 February 2026.
Is The Balanced Bean 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 Balanced Bean last inspected?
The Balanced Bean was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Balanced Bean?
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 Balanced Bean 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 Balanced Bean is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects The Balanced Bean 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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