Higher Walton Village Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Ribble
Higher Walton Village Store holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 July 2019, more than 6 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: 352 - 354 Higher Walton Road, Higher Walton, Preston, PR5 4HT
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Higher Walton Village Store 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% | ← Higher Walton Village Store | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Higher Walton Village Store 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 Higher Walton Village Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| At Walton-Le-Dale High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| A and P Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Beam & Brycg Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2024 |
| Brownedge St. Marys Rc School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
Questions about Higher Walton Village Store
What is Higher Walton Village Store's food hygiene rating?
Higher Walton Village Store has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 15 July 2019.
Is Higher Walton Village Store 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Higher Walton Village Store last inspected?
Higher Walton Village Store was last inspected on 15 July 2019, more than 6 years 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 Higher Walton Village Store?
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 Higher Walton Village Store compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and Higher Walton Village Store is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Higher Walton Village Store 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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