Hygienic food handling
GoodIncludes food preparation, cooking, reheating, cooling and storage practices.
Pub/bar/nightclub
Latest rating available
The Poachers food hygiene rating
The Poachers
The Poachers Tavern
Lostock Lane
Bamber Bridge
Preston
PR5 6BA Inspected 21 January 2026
Lostock Lane
Bamber Bridge
Preston
PR5 6BA Inspected 21 January 2026
Food hygiene rating
Rated by South Ribble
5
Very good
The highest rating available under the Food Hygiene Rating Scheme.
At a glance
Business summary
The Poachers in South Ribble currently has a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very good). The latest published inspection was carried out on 21 January 2026. The Poachers is registered as a Pub/bar/nightclub and is located at The Poachers Tavern, Lostock Lane, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6BA.
- Business name
- The Poachers
- Business type
- Pub/bar/nightclub
- Local authority
- South Ribble
- Scheme
- Food Hygiene Rating Scheme
- Rating date
- 21 January 2026
- FHRS ID
- 1091741
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About this information
Ratings are supplied by the relevant local authority. Details may change between inspections or before updated records are published.
Latest inspection
Inspection details
21 January 2026
Inspectors consider how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises and how effectively the business manages food safety.
Cleanliness and condition
GoodCovers the cleanliness, layout, lighting, ventilation and condition of the premises.
Management of food safety
Very goodConsiders staff knowledge, checks, records and confidence that standards will be maintained.
Previous records
Rating history
There are no earlier dated inspection records available to compare with the latest published rating for The Poachers.
| Inspection date | Rating | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January 2026 | 5 | Very good | Current |
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