Plug and Taps food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Preston
Plug and Taps 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 12 March 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: 32 Lune Street, Preston, PR1 2NN
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Plug and Taps 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% | ← Plug and Taps | |
| 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 Plug and Taps 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 Plug and Taps, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abaseen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| American Candyland Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Ai Cha Bubble Tea Dessert Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Abys Biryani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Adrian Livesey Butchers Retailers - other | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Arc Cinema Limited Other catering premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about Plug and Taps
What is Plug and Taps's food hygiene rating?
Plug and Taps has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 12 March 2024.
Is Plug and Taps 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 Plug and Taps last inspected?
Plug and Taps was last inspected on 12 March 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 Plug and Taps?
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 Plug and Taps compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Plug and Taps holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Plug and Taps 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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