Big Fish food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · South Ribble
Big Fish 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
This is a fresh result: Big Fish was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in South Ribble score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Ribble ratings →
Address: 153A Liverpool Road, Longton, Preston, PR4 5AB
How this rating has changed
Big Fish was re-inspected on 28 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | AwaitingInspection 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Big Fish among the 684 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 94% 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 | 684 | 94% | ← Big Fish | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 111 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 Good
- 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 Big Fish 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 Big Fish, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokies Grill Hut Mobile caterer | 29 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Lemon Tree Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2023 |
| Orchid Cafe and Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 65 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Booths Supermarkets Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 91 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Longton Nursing and Residentail Home Caring Premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 258 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2021 |
| Ashleigh Nursery Caring Premises | 270 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| LCCCS At Longton School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
Questions about Big Fish
What is Big Fish's food hygiene rating?
Big Fish has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 28 July 2026.
Is Big Fish 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 Big Fish last inspected?
Big Fish was last inspected on 28 July 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 Big Fish?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Big Fish compare to other places in South Ribble?
94% of the 724 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and Big Fish is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Big Fish 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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Big Fish is one of 30 rated food businesses in Longton. See every hygiene rating in Longton →
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