Central Methodist Church food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Preston
Central Methodist Church holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the restaurant 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 16 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: Central Methodist Church, Lune Street, Preston
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Central Methodist Church 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% | ← Central Methodist Church | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Central Methodist Church 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 Central Methodist Church, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooplands Retailers - other | 62 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Crumbs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| George & Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 74 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Fourteen Drops Market Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Bagel Bros Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| La Piazza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Atomic Beers Pub/bar/nightclub | 125 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
Questions about Central Methodist Church
What is Central Methodist Church's food hygiene rating?
Central Methodist Church has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 16 June 2025.
Is Central Methodist Church 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 restaurant to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Central Methodist Church last inspected?
Central Methodist Church was last inspected on 16 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 Central Methodist Church?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Central Methodist Church compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Central Methodist Church holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Central Methodist Church 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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