The Imperial food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Preston
The Imperial 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 4 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Marys Street North, Preston, PR1 5DP
How it compares in Preston
That puts The Imperial 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 Imperial | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Imperial 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 Imperial, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B and M Stores Retailers - other | 109 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Bill and Bens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Army and Navy Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Bedouins Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Bagel Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Big Saver Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| American Candy World Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
Questions about The Imperial
What is The Imperial's food hygiene rating?
The Imperial has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 4 July 2024.
Is The Imperial 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 The Imperial last inspected?
The Imperial was last inspected on 4 July 2024, more than 2 years 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 Imperial?
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 Imperial compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and The Imperial is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects The Imperial 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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