Mini Dunes food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Preston
Mini Dunes 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
The rating dates from 11 August 2025, 11 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: Tsb Bank, 82-88 Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 2DY
How it compares in Preston
That puts Mini Dunes among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 79% 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 | 79% | ← Mini Dunes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 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 129 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 Very 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 Mini Dunes 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 Mini Dunes, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashleigh Rest Home Caring Premises | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| At Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| 3BZ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 327 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Abraham House Caring Premises | 365 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Blue Flamingo Cafe and Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Antonios Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Ashton Bowling and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Mini Dunes
What is Mini Dunes's food hygiene rating?
Mini Dunes has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 11 August 2025.
Is Mini Dunes 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 Mini Dunes last inspected?
Mini Dunes was last inspected on 11 August 2025, 11 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 Mini Dunes?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Mini Dunes compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Mini Dunes is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Mini Dunes 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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