The Final Whistle Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Preston
The Final Whistle Cafe 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 12 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Preston Sports Arena, Tom Benson Way, Preston, PR2 1SG
How it compares in Preston
That puts The Final Whistle Cafe among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 78% 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 | 78% | ← The Final Whistle Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 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 127 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 The Final Whistle 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 The Final Whistle Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Building Blocks Childcare Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Ashton News Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Blackpool Road Post Office and Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
Questions about The Final Whistle Cafe
What is The Final Whistle Cafe's food hygiene rating?
The Final Whistle Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 12 January 2024.
Is The Final Whistle 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Final Whistle Cafe last inspected?
The Final Whistle Cafe was last inspected on 12 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 The Final Whistle 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 The Final Whistle Cafe compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,500 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and The Final Whistle Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects The Final Whistle 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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