Clinton Cards food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
Clinton Cards 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 8 August 2024, 23 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 47 Fishergate, Preston, PR1 8BH
How it compares in Preston
That puts Clinton Cards 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% | ← Clinton Cards | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 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 127 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 Clinton Cards 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 Clinton Cards, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abaseen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| 23 Winckley Other catering premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| American Candyland Retailers - other | 302 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Aven Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Ai Cha Bubble Tea Dessert Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 412 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Abys Biryani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
Questions about Clinton Cards
What is Clinton Cards's food hygiene rating?
Clinton Cards has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 8 August 2024.
Is Clinton Cards 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 Clinton Cards last inspected?
Clinton Cards was last inspected on 8 August 2024, 23 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 Clinton Cards?
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 Clinton Cards compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,500 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Clinton Cards is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Clinton Cards 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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