Maharani Restaurant food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Preston
Maharani Restaurant 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 17 December 2025, 6 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: 28-30 Watery Lane, Preston, PR2 2NN
How it compares in Preston
That puts Maharani Restaurant 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% | ← Maharani Restaurant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Maharani Restaurant 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 Maharani Restaurant, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antonios Takeaway/sandwich shop | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 431 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| At Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| BAE Systems Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Blue Flamingo Cafe and Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Ashleigh Rest Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Better Butts at Papershop Plus Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
Questions about Maharani Restaurant
What is Maharani Restaurant's food hygiene rating?
Maharani Restaurant has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 17 December 2025.
Is Maharani Restaurant 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 Maharani Restaurant last inspected?
Maharani Restaurant was last inspected on 17 December 2025, 6 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 Maharani Restaurant?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Maharani Restaurant compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,499 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Maharani Restaurant is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Maharani Restaurant 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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