SF Bargains food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
SF Bargains holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop 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 20 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: 242 New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4ST
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so SF Bargains 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% | ← SF Bargains | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 SF Bargains 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 SF Bargains, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Saver Retailers - other | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Bill and Bens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Acregate Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 262 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bedouins Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| B and M Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
Questions about SF Bargains
What is SF Bargains's food hygiene rating?
SF Bargains has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 20 June 2025.
Is SF Bargains 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 shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was SF Bargains last inspected?
SF Bargains was last inspected on 20 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 SF Bargains?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does SF Bargains compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while SF Bargains holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects SF Bargains 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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