Bottle and Basket food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
Bottle and Basket 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 31 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 304 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 3AE
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Bottle and Basket 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% | ← Bottle and Basket | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Bottle and Basket 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 Bottle and Basket, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanstalk Skills Academy CIC Other catering premises | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Abrar Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Acorns Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Bintang Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| BhaiBuns Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Archbishop Temple School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Banksfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
Questions about Bottle and Basket
What is Bottle and Basket's food hygiene rating?
Bottle and Basket has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Preston Council on 31 October 2023.
Is Bottle and Basket 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 Bottle and Basket last inspected?
Bottle and Basket was last inspected on 31 October 2023, more than 2 years 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 Bottle and Basket?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bottle and Basket compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Bottle and Basket holds a 3. 103 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Bottle and Basket 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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