Bowland Visitor Centre Cafe food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Preston
Bowland Visitor Centre Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 September 2025, 9 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: Beacon Fell Country Park, Beacon Fell Road, Preston, PR3 2EW
How it compares in Preston
That puts Bowland Visitor Centre Cafe among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,176 | 79% | ← Bowland Visitor Centre Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 Bowland Visitor Centre Cafe 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 Bowland Visitor Centre Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goosnargh Gin Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Cross Keys Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Wild Fox Distillery Manufacturers/packers | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Farm On The Fell Limited Manufacturers/packers | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
| Inglewhite Congregational Church - Toddler Group Other catering premises | 1.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2023 |
| Fellside Coffee Mobile caterer | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Mrs Kirkhams Farm Shop Manufacturers/packers | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2024 |
| Cliftons Farm Shop Farmers/growers | 2.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Bowland Visitor Centre Cafe
What is Bowland Visitor Centre Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Bowland Visitor Centre Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 24 September 2025.
Is Bowland Visitor Centre Cafe 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bowland Visitor Centre Cafe last inspected?
Bowland Visitor Centre Cafe was last inspected on 24 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bowland Visitor Centre Cafe?
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 Bowland Visitor Centre Cafe compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Bowland Visitor Centre Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Bowland Visitor Centre Cafe 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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