The Tap End food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Preston
The Tap End holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 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: 450 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1HX
How it compares in Preston
That puts The Tap End 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 Tap End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tap End 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 Tap End, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3BZ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 133 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Ashleigh Rest Home Caring Premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Abraham House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| At Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Banksfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Blue Flamingo Cafe and Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Blackpool Road Post Office and Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
Questions about The Tap End
What is The Tap End's food hygiene rating?
The Tap End has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 19 June 2025.
Is The Tap End 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Tap End last inspected?
The Tap End was last inspected on 19 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 The Tap End?
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 Tap End compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and The Tap End is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects The Tap End 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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