Sunflower food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Ribble
Sunflower holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The takeaway met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 October 2025, 8 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: 11 Watkin Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5RE
How it compares in South Ribble
In South Ribble, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so Sunflower sits behind roughly 707 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 689 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ← Sunflower | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sunflower 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 Sunflower, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspris Children's Services Ltd School/college/university | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Aspens Services Ltd School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
Questions about Sunflower
What is Sunflower's food hygiene rating?
Sunflower has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Ribble Council on 29 October 2025.
Is Sunflower safe to eat at?
A 3 means the takeaway met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Sunflower last inspected?
Sunflower was last inspected on 29 October 2025, 8 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 Sunflower?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sunflower compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, while Sunflower holds a 3. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Sunflower 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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Sunflower is one of 57 rated food businesses in Lostock Hall. See every hygiene rating in Lostock Hall →
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