Vex Vegan Cookery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Preston
Vex Vegan Cookery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 June 2025, 12 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: 53 West Cliff, Preston, PR1 8HX
How it compares in Preston
That puts Vex Vegan Cookery 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% | ← Vex Vegan Cookery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Vex Vegan Cookery 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 Vex Vegan Cookery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAC and EE Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| 23 Winckley Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Aven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Better Butts at Papershop Plus Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Abaseen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| American Candyland Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Abys Biryani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about Vex Vegan Cookery
What is Vex Vegan Cookery's food hygiene rating?
Vex Vegan Cookery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 16 June 2025.
Is Vex Vegan Cookery 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Vex Vegan Cookery last inspected?
Vex Vegan Cookery was last inspected on 16 June 2025, 12 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 Vex Vegan Cookery?
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 Vex Vegan Cookery compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Vex Vegan Cookery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Vex Vegan Cookery 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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