The Pork Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
The Pork Shop holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 21 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: Spar, 417-419 Watling Street Road, Preston, PR2 6TY
How it compares in Preston
That puts The Pork Shop among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 78% 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 | 78% | ← The Pork Shop | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 202 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 101 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 130 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 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 Pork Shop 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 Pork Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Church and Community Centre Other catering premises | 160 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Brookfield Newsagents Retailers - other | 170 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Brookfield C P School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bethany House Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bridgeway Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bacon Me Crazy Catering Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Blessed Sacrament After School Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Blessed Sacrament RCP School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
Questions about The Pork Shop
What is The Pork Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Pork Shop has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 21 November 2023.
Is The Pork Shop 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Pork Shop last inspected?
The Pork Shop was last inspected on 21 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 The Pork Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Pork Shop compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,501 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and The Pork Shop is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects The Pork Shop 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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