Food hygiene ratings in Preston
Our data holds 1,638 food businesses in Preston, rated between 2017-01-16 and 2026-08-27. 71.4% (1,169) are rated 5 (very good), above the 68.9% average across all 329 local authorities in our data. 22 (1.3%) are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). That places Preston 167th of 329 local authorities by share of food businesses rated 5 (very good).
Hygiene rating distribution in Preston
| hygiene rating | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (very good) | 1,169 | 71.4% |
| 4 (good) | 201 | 12.3% |
| 3 (generally satisfactory) | 98 | 6% |
| 2 (improvement necessary) | 15 | 0.9% |
| 1 (major improvement necessary) | 7 | 0.4% |
| Awaiting inspection | 92 | 5.6% |
| Exempt | 56 | 3.4% |
By business type
| business type | food businesses | rated 5 (very good) |
|---|---|---|
| Retailers - other | 359 | 51% |
| Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 322 | 78.3% |
| Other catering premises | 219 | 85.4% |
| Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 | 64.2% |
| Pub/bar/nightclub | 122 | 71.3% |
| School/college/university | 118 | 89% |
| Caring Premises | 102 | 79.4% |
| Mobile caterer | 65 | 73.8% |
Food businesses rated per month in Preston
Most recently rated food businesses rated 0 to 2 (improvement required) in Preston
The 20 most recent of 22. Results are dated and may have changed since; check the source before relying on them.
| Name | hygiene rating | Rated | Type | Postcode |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle and Basket | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-30 | Retailers - other | PR2 3AE |
| Marika Mini Market Limited | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-28 | Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | PR1 5EB |
| Crispy Flames | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-23 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PR1 1TS |
| Church Street News | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-07-17 | Retailers - other | PR1 3BT |
| Firehouse Grill Preston | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-06-09 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PR1 5LD |
| Superwok Noodle Bar | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-06-05 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PR1 2NQ |
| Wok House Preston | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-16 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PR1 2ED |
| Natural Health Solutions Limited | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-15 | Manufacturers/packers | PR1 7RA |
| Price Check | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-04-15 | Retailers - other | PR1 7RA |
| Preston Euro Mini Market | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2026-04-15 | Retailers - other | PR1 7UE |
| Barons | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2026-02-04 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PR2 3YX |
| Good Hut Chinese Take Away | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-11-19 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PR1 7AT |
| Pasha Fresh Halal Market | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-10-01 | Retailers - other | PR1 3YH |
| The New Chui Kwan | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-07-23 | Takeaway/sandwich shop | PR2 2DS |
| Sips and Snacks | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-02-25 | Retailers - other | PR1 7JN |
| Khanz Lounge | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-02-20 | Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | PR1 7JN |
| The Indian Kitchen | 1 (major improvement necessary) | 2025-02-19 | Other catering premises | PR2 8AQ |
| B and M Homestores | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2025-01-21 | Retailers - other | PR1 1DT |
| Willos | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2024-10-31 | Pub/bar/nightclub | PR2 3YP |
| Mr Booze | 2 (improvement necessary) | 2024-02-20 | Retailers - other | PR1 2EE |
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Questions about Preston
How many food businesses in Preston are rated 5 (very good)?
1,169 of 1,638 food businesses in Preston (71.4%) are rated 5 (very good), as of 2026-08-27.
Which food businesses in Preston are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required)?
22 food businesses in Preston are rated 0 to 2 (improvement required). The most recently rated are listed on this page; the full list is available as a spreadsheet download.
How up to date is this Preston data?
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