The Church Ministry food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Preston
The Church Ministry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 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: 32 Edward Street, Preston, PR1 2XJ
How it compares in Preston
That puts The Church Ministry 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 Church Ministry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 The Church Ministry 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 Church Ministry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Street Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Adelphi Pub/bar/nightclub | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Abys Biryani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| 3 Monkeys Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Adelphi Express Retailers - other | 191 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Ai Cha Bubble Tea Dessert Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| 53 Degrees Pub/bar/nightclub | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Abaseen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about The Church Ministry
What is The Church Ministry's food hygiene rating?
The Church Ministry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 20 June 2025.
Is The Church Ministry 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Church Ministry last inspected?
The Church Ministry was last inspected on 20 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 Church Ministry?
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 The Church Ministry compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and The Church Ministry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects The Church Ministry 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch The Church Ministry and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Preston inspects and rates 1,627 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Preston →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.preston.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →