Smash44 food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Preston
Smash44 holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This rating dates from 11 December 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 101 Meadow Street, Preston, PR1 1TS
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Smash44 sits behind roughly 1,176 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 202 | 13% | ← Smash44 | |
| 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 Good
- 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 Smash44 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 Smash44, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army and Navy Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bagel Club School/college/university | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| B and M Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Blitz Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| American Candy World Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| BhaiBuns Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| Arc Cinema Limited Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Argento Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
Questions about Smash44
What is Smash44's food hygiene rating?
Smash44 has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 11 December 2024.
Is Smash44 safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smash44 last inspected?
Smash44 was last inspected on 11 December 2024, 19 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 Smash44?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smash44 compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,501 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Smash44 holds a 4. 202 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Smash44 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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