Church Street News food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
Church Street 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 10 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 135a Church Street, Preston, PR1 3BT
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Church Street 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% | ← Church Street 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 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 Church Street 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 Church Street News, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Candy World Retailers - other | 78 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2024 |
| Baluga Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Angelos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Baker Street Pub/bar/nightclub | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Adrian Livesey Butchers Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Absolute Futbol Other catering premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| American Candyland Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about Church Street News
What is Church Street News's food hygiene rating?
Church Street News has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 10 January 2024.
Is Church Street 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 Church Street News last inspected?
Church Street News was last inspected on 10 January 2024, more than 2 years 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 Church Street News?
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 Church Street News compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Church Street News holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Church Street 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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