Tickled Trout Service Station food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Ribble
Tickled Trout Service Station holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the shop that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 4 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Tickled Trout Filling Station, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, PR5 0UJ
How it compares in South Ribble
A 2 is rare: only 2 of 728 rated places in South Ribble score this low, about one in 364. By contrast 95% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 689 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ← Tickled Trout Service Station | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Tickled Trout Service Station the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Tickled Trout Service Station, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brockholes Wood C P School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Brockholes Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
| Bite Size Chefs Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Billington Lodge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Apleona Catering Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Tickled Trout Service Station
What is Tickled Trout Service Station's food hygiene rating?
Tickled Trout Service Station has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by South Ribble Council on 4 December 2024.
Is Tickled Trout Service Station safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The shop is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Tickled Trout Service Station last inspected?
Tickled Trout Service Station was last inspected on 4 December 2024, 19 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 Tickled Trout Service Station?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tickled Trout Service Station compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, while Tickled Trout Service Station holds a 2. 2 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Tickled Trout Service Station 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at South Ribble, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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