The Brook Tavern food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Preston
The Brook Tavern holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 November 2023, 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: The Brook Tavern, 403 Brook Street, Preston, PR2 3AH
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Brook Tavern sits behind roughly 1,176 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ← The Brook Tavern | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Brook Tavern 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 Brook Tavern, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Beanstalk Skills Academy CIC Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| 3BZ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Banksfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Abrar Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| At Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Antonios Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
Questions about The Brook Tavern
What is The Brook Tavern's food hygiene rating?
The Brook Tavern has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 30 November 2023.
Is The Brook Tavern safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Brook Tavern last inspected?
The Brook Tavern was last inspected on 30 November 2023, 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 Brook Tavern?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", 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 Brook Tavern compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while The Brook Tavern holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects The Brook Tavern 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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