I Smile Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Preston
I Smile Cafe 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 26 March 2025, 15 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: 113 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7UE
How it compares in Preston
That puts I Smile Cafe among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 78% 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 | 78% | ← I Smile Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 199 | 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 128 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 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 I Smile Cafe 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 I Smile Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 314 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Abrar Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Beanstalk Skills Academy CIC Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| BhaiBuns Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| 53 Degrees Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| 3 Monkeys Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Adelphi Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Adelphi Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
Questions about I Smile Cafe
What is I Smile Cafe's food hygiene rating?
I Smile Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 26 March 2025.
Is I Smile Cafe 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 I Smile Cafe last inspected?
I Smile Cafe was last inspected on 26 March 2025, 15 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 I Smile Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 I Smile Cafe compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,499 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and I Smile Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects I Smile Cafe 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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