New Britannia Inn food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Preston
New Britannia Inn holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the pub met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 20 June 2025, 12 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: New Britannia Inn, 6 Heatley Street, Preston, PR1 2XB
How it compares in Preston
That puts New Britannia Inn 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% | ← New Britannia Inn | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 New Britannia 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 New Britannia Inn, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abys Biryani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 45 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Ai Cha Bubble Tea Dessert Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| 16th Street Takeaway/sandwich shop | 145 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Abaseen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 181 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 263 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| American Candyland Retailers - other | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Adelphi Pub/bar/nightclub | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Arc Cinema Limited Other catering premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
Questions about New Britannia Inn
What is New Britannia Inn's food hygiene rating?
New Britannia Inn has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 20 June 2025.
Is New Britannia Inn 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 pub to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Britannia Inn last inspected?
New Britannia Inn was last inspected on 20 June 2025, 12 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 New Britannia Inn?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Britannia Inn compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and New Britannia Inn is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects New Britannia 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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