Bus Station Cafe food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Preston
Bus Station Cafe holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 November 2023, 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: Bus Station, Tithebarn Street, Preston, PR1 1YT
How it compares in Preston
That puts Bus Station Cafe 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% | ← Bus Station Cafe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 Bus Station Cafe 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 Bus Station Cafe, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Livesey Butchers Retailers - other | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| American Candy World Retailers - other | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Arc Cinema Limited Other catering premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Argento Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Ayubowan Street Food (@Mad Giant Food Hall) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Baluga Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 309 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Bagel Club School/college/university | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
Questions about Bus Station Cafe
What is Bus Station Cafe's food hygiene rating?
Bus Station Cafe has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 9 November 2023.
Is Bus Station Cafe 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bus Station Cafe last inspected?
Bus Station Cafe was last inspected on 9 November 2023, 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 Bus Station Cafe?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bus Station Cafe compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Bus Station Cafe is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Bus Station Cafe 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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