City Church Preston at St Thomas food hygiene rating
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City Church Preston at St Thomas holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 November 2024, 20 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: The St Thomas Centre, Lancaster Road North, Preston, PR1 1JX
How it compares in Preston
That puts City Church Preston at St Thomas among the 1,176 places in Preston holding top marks, 79% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 79% | ← City Church Preston at St Thomas | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ||
| 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 Good
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 City Church Preston at St Thomas 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 City Church Preston at St Thomas, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BhaiBuns Mobile caterer | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Abrar Academy School/college/university | 440 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 3 Monkeys Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Adelphi Express Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Adelphi Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| 53 Degrees Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Bagel Club School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
Questions about City Church Preston at St Thomas
What is City Church Preston at St Thomas's food hygiene rating?
City Church Preston at St Thomas has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 11 November 2024.
Is City Church Preston at St Thomas safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was City Church Preston at St Thomas last inspected?
City Church Preston at St Thomas was last inspected on 11 November 2024, 20 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 City Church Preston at St Thomas?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does City Church Preston at St Thomas compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and City Church Preston at St Thomas is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects City Church Preston at St Thomas 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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