Hamza Sweets and Bakers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
Hamza Sweets and Bakers holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 3 July 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: 205 Ribbleton Lane, Preston, PR1 5DY
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Hamza Sweets and Bakers sits behind roughly 1,374 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ← Hamza Sweets and Bakers | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Hamza Sweets and Bakers 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 Hamza Sweets and Bakers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedouins Cafe Other catering premises | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Bill and Bens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| B and M Stores Retailers - other | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Big Saver Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Acregate Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Army and Navy Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Hamza Sweets and Bakers
What is Hamza Sweets and Bakers's food hygiene rating?
Hamza Sweets and Bakers has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Preston Council on 3 July 2025.
Is Hamza Sweets and Bakers safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Hamza Sweets and Bakers last inspected?
Hamza Sweets and Bakers was last inspected on 3 July 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 Hamza Sweets and Bakers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Hamza Sweets and Bakers compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Hamza Sweets and Bakers holds a 3. 103 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Hamza Sweets and Bakers 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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