B and M Retail Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
B and M Retail Limited holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 18 January 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: Unit 2 Fulwood Central, Olivers Place, Preston, PR2 9BQ
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so B and M Retail Limited sits behind roughly 1,376 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ← B and M Retail Limited | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 B and M Retail Limited 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 B and M Retail Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Ascension Church and Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Bintang Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about B and M Retail Limited
What is B and M Retail Limited's food hygiene rating?
B and M Retail Limited has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Preston Council on 18 January 2024.
Is B and M Retail Limited safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was B and M Retail Limited last inspected?
B and M Retail Limited was last inspected on 18 January 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 B and M Retail Limited?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does B and M Retail Limited compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,500 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while B and M Retail Limited holds a 3. 103 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects B and M Retail Limited 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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