Metro food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
Metro 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 10 February 2026, 5 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: 192 Ribbleton Avenue, Preston, PR2 6QN
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Metro 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% | ← Metro | |
| 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 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 Metro 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 Metro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blessed Sacrament After School Other catering premises | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2023 |
| Blessed Sacrament RCP School School/college/university | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 234 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Bacon Me Crazy Catering Mobile caterer | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Bite Size Chefs Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Bridgeway Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Bethany House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Billington Lodge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
Questions about Metro
What is Metro's food hygiene rating?
Metro has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Preston Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Metro 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 Metro last inspected?
Metro was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 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 Metro?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Metro compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Metro holds a 3. 103 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Metro 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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