West End Fish Bar food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Preston
West End Fish Bar holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 12 December 2024, 18 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: 338 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 3AA
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so West End Fish Bar sits behind roughly 1,176 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ← West End Fish Bar | |
| 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 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 West End Fish Bar 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 West End Fish Bar, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanstalk Skills Academy CIC Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Abrar Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 3BZ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Banksfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| BhaiBuns Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Acorns Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about West End Fish Bar
What is West End Fish Bar's food hygiene rating?
West End Fish Bar has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 12 December 2024.
Is West End Fish Bar safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was West End Fish Bar last inspected?
West End Fish Bar was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 18 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 West End Fish Bar?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West End Fish Bar compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while West End Fish Bar holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects West End Fish Bar 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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