Sarah's Coffee Shop food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Ribble
Sarah's Coffee Shop 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 19 March 2026, 3 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: 1 Landsmoor Drive, Longton, Preston, PR4 5PE
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Sarah's Coffee Shop 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% | ← Sarah's Coffee Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Sarah's Coffee Shop 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 Sarah's Coffee Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pickle & Pudding Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 14 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2021 |
| Pappa's Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Origin Pets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Mercers Traditional Butchers Retailers - other | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| Booths Supermarkets Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Happy Bunnies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Hoptons Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
Questions about Sarah's Coffee Shop
What is Sarah's Coffee Shop's food hygiene rating?
Sarah's Coffee Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 19 March 2026.
Is Sarah's Coffee Shop 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 Sarah's Coffee Shop last inspected?
Sarah's Coffee Shop was last inspected on 19 March 2026, 3 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 Sarah's Coffee Shop?
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 Sarah's Coffee Shop compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and Sarah's Coffee Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Sarah's Coffee Shop 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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