The Local Shop food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
The Local Shop 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 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 38 Charnock Street, Preston, PR1 6DR
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Local Shop 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% | ← The Local Shop | |
| 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 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 The Local Shop 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 The Local Shop, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BhaiBuns Mobile caterer | 237 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Abrar Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Acorns Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Bagel Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Army and Navy Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
| Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| A and S Wholesales Meat Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| 3 Monkeys Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
Questions about The Local Shop
What is The Local Shop's food hygiene rating?
The Local Shop has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 9 January 2025.
Is The Local Shop 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 The Local Shop last inspected?
The Local Shop was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 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 The Local Shop?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 The Local Shop compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while The Local Shop holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects The Local Shop 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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