Buffet Cars and Mrs Ribbles Tea Room food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Preston
Buffet Cars and Mrs Ribbles Tea Room 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 23 July 2025, 11 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: Ribble Steam Museum, Chain Caul Road, Preston, PR2 2PD
How it compares in Preston
That puts Buffet Cars and Mrs Ribbles Tea Room 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% | ← Buffet Cars and Mrs Ribbles Tea Room | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Buffet Cars and Mrs Ribbles Tea Room 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.
Questions about Buffet Cars and Mrs Ribbles Tea Room
What is Buffet Cars and Mrs Ribbles Tea Room's food hygiene rating?
Buffet Cars and Mrs Ribbles Tea Room has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Buffet Cars and Mrs Ribbles Tea Room 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 Buffet Cars and Mrs Ribbles Tea Room last inspected?
Buffet Cars and Mrs Ribbles Tea Room was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 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 Buffet Cars and Mrs Ribbles Tea Room?
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 Buffet Cars and Mrs Ribbles Tea Room compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Buffet Cars and Mrs Ribbles Tea Room is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Buffet Cars and Mrs Ribbles Tea Room 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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