Black Sheep Coffee food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Preston
Black Sheep Coffee 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
This is a fresh result: Black Sheep Coffee was inspected on 22 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Preston score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Preston ratings →
Address: 28-29 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 3NN
How this rating has changed
Black Sheep Coffee was re-inspected on 22 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 22 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Preston
That puts Black Sheep Coffee among the 1,169 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 | 1,169 | 78% | ← Black Sheep Coffee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 201 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 Very 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 Black Sheep Coffee 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 Black Sheep Coffee, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Candyland Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Abaseen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 222 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Baluga Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Angelos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| 23 Winckley Other catering premises | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Adrian Livesey Butchers Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Ai Cha Bubble Tea Dessert Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
Questions about Black Sheep Coffee
What is Black Sheep Coffee's food hygiene rating?
Black Sheep Coffee has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 22 July 2026.
Is Black Sheep Coffee 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 Black Sheep Coffee last inspected?
Black Sheep Coffee was last inspected on 22 July 2026, a month 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 Black Sheep Coffee?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Black Sheep Coffee compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,490 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Black Sheep Coffee is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Black Sheep Coffee 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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