The Exchange food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Preston
The Exchange holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 September 2025, 9 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: County Hall - 4th floor, Pitt Street, Preston, PR1 8XB
How it compares in Preston
That puts The Exchange among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 79% 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 | 1,176 | 79% | ← The Exchange | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Exchange 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 Exchange, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Better Butts at Papershop Plus Retailers - other | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Abaseen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| 23 Winckley Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Abys Biryani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| 16th Street Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Ai Cha Bubble Tea Dessert Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| American Candyland Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about The Exchange
What is The Exchange's food hygiene rating?
The Exchange has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 15 September 2025.
Is The Exchange 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Exchange last inspected?
The Exchange was last inspected on 15 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Exchange?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Exchange compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and The Exchange is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects The Exchange 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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