SSV Off Licence food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
SSV Off Licence 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 12 March 2025, 15 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: 40 Isherwood Street, Preston, PR1 5HQ
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so SSV Off Licence 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% | ← SSV Off Licence | |
| 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 SSV Off Licence 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 SSV Off Licence, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedouins Cafe Other catering premises | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| B and M Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Bill and Bens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Acregate Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| A and S Wholesales Meat Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Big Saver Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
Questions about SSV Off Licence
What is SSV Off Licence's food hygiene rating?
SSV Off Licence has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 12 March 2025.
Is SSV Off Licence 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 SSV Off Licence last inspected?
SSV Off Licence was last inspected on 12 March 2025, 15 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 SSV Off Licence?
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 SSV Off Licence compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while SSV Off Licence holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects SSV Off Licence 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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