M & J Stationary Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · South Ribble
M & J Stationary Store 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 31 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: 190 Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6TP
How it compares in South Ribble
In South Ribble, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so M & J Stationary Store sits behind roughly 707 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 689 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ← M & J Stationary Store | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 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 Good
- 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 M & J Stationary Store 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 M & J Stationary Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry's Pies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bamber Bridge Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 108 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2018 |
| Brigs Most Wanted Takeaway/sandwich shop | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Bamber Bridge Methodist Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Brownedge St. Marys Rc School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Brindle Brothers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2019 |
| At Walton-Le-Dale High School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about M & J Stationary Store
What is M & J Stationary Store's food hygiene rating?
M & J Stationary Store has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by South Ribble Council on 31 January 2024.
Is M & J Stationary Store 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 M & J Stationary Store last inspected?
M & J Stationary Store was last inspected on 31 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at M & J Stationary Store?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does M & J Stationary Store compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, while M & J Stationary Store holds a 3. 15 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects M & J Stationary Store 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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