The Contented Sole food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Ribble
The Contented Sole holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 January 2026, 6 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: 13 Hennel Lane, Walton-Le-Dale, Preston, PR5 4LA
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts The Contented Sole among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% 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 | 689 | 95% | ← The Contented Sole | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 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 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 Contented Sole 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 Contented Sole, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alborz One Takeaway/sandwich shop | 185 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2024 |
| Baked By Ell Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2020 |
| Absolute Angels Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Ashbridge On Ribble Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 June 2026 |
| Beam & Brycg Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| A and P Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| At Walton-Le-Dale High School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about The Contented Sole
What is The Contented Sole's food hygiene rating?
The Contented Sole has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 7 January 2026.
Is The Contented Sole 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Contented Sole last inspected?
The Contented Sole was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 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 The Contented Sole?
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 Contented Sole compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and The Contented Sole is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects The Contented Sole 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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