Kashmir Watan Foodstores Limited food hygiene rating
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Kashmir Watan Foodstores Limited 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 5 November 2025, 8 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: Kashmir Watan Foodstores, Kent Street, Preston, PR1 1PJ
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Kashmir Watan Foodstores Limited 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% | ← Kashmir Watan Foodstores Limited | |
| 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 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 Kashmir Watan Foodstores Limited 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 Kashmir Watan Foodstores Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagel Club School/college/university | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| BhaiBuns Mobile caterer | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Army and Navy Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Arc Cinema Limited Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Argento Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Ayubowan Street Food (@Mad Giant Food Hall) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| 3 Monkeys Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about Kashmir Watan Foodstores Limited
What is Kashmir Watan Foodstores Limited's food hygiene rating?
Kashmir Watan Foodstores Limited has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Preston Council on 5 November 2025.
Is Kashmir Watan Foodstores Limited 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 Kashmir Watan Foodstores Limited last inspected?
Kashmir Watan Foodstores Limited was last inspected on 5 November 2025, 8 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 Kashmir Watan Foodstores Limited?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kashmir Watan Foodstores Limited compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Kashmir Watan Foodstores Limited holds a 3. 103 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Kashmir Watan Foodstores Limited 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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