Arkwrights food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Preston
Arkwrights holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The pub 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 21 October 2024, 20 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: 29-33 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7EP
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Arkwrights 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% | ← Arkwrights | |
| 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 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 Arkwrights 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 Arkwrights, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Abrar Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 53 Degrees Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| 3 Monkeys Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Adelphi Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Adelphi Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| BhaiBuns Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| 16th Street Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Arkwrights
What is Arkwrights's food hygiene rating?
Arkwrights has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Preston Council on 21 October 2024.
Is Arkwrights safe to eat at?
A 3 means the pub 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 Arkwrights last inspected?
Arkwrights was last inspected on 21 October 2024, 20 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 Arkwrights?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Arkwrights compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Arkwrights holds a 3. 103 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Arkwrights 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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