International Mini Market food hygiene rating
Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · Preston
International Mini Market holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the supermarket that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 17 September 2024, 21 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: 242 Ribbleton Lane, Preston, PR1 5EB
How it compares in Preston
A 2 is rare: only 14 of 1,498 rated places in Preston score this low, about one in 107. By contrast 79% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ← International Mini Market | |
| 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 International Mini Market the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to International Mini Market, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedouins Cafe Other catering premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Bill and Bens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Acregate Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Big Saver Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| B and M Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| A and S Wholesales Meat Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
Questions about International Mini Market
What is International Mini Market's food hygiene rating?
International Mini Market has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Preston Council on 17 September 2024.
Is International Mini Market safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The supermarket is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was International Mini Market last inspected?
International Mini Market was last inspected on 17 September 2024, 21 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 International Mini Market?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does International Mini Market compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while International Mini Market holds a 2. 14 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects International Mini Market 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Preston, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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