The Grapes Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Preston
The Grapes Inn 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 6 May 2026, 2 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: Church Lane, Preston, PR3 2BH
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Grapes Inn 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% | ← The Grapes Inn | |
| 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 The Grapes Inn 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 The Grapes Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goosnargh Village Hall Other catering premises | 24 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Bushell House Residential Home Caring Premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Goosnargh Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Lancashire Care NHS Trust Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
Questions about The Grapes Inn
What is The Grapes Inn's food hygiene rating?
The Grapes Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Preston Council on 6 May 2026.
Is The Grapes Inn 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 The Grapes Inn last inspected?
The Grapes Inn was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 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 The Grapes Inn?
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 The Grapes Inn compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while The Grapes Inn holds a 3. 103 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects The Grapes Inn 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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