Patel News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
Patel News holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - 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: 18 Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1DA
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Patel News sits behind roughly 1,176 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ← Patel News | |
| 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 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 Patel News 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 Patel News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baluga Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Angelos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Baker Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| American Candy World Retailers - other | 254 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Adrian Livesey Butchers Retailers - other | 257 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| American Candyland Retailers - other | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
| Black Sheep Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 299 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
Questions about Patel News
What is Patel News's food hygiene rating?
Patel News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 20 June 2025.
Is Patel News safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Patel News last inspected?
Patel News 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 Patel News?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Patel News compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Patel News holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Patel News 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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