St Walburges Church Hall food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Preston
St Walburges Church Hall holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 April 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: St Walburges Church, Weston Street, Preston, PR2 2QE
How it compares in Preston
That puts St Walburges Church Hall 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% | ← St Walburges Church Hall | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 St Walburges Church Hall 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 St Walburges Church Hall, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAE Systems Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Antonios Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Baxterstorey Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2024 |
| Better Butts at Papershop Plus Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| 53 Degrees Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Adelphi Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| 3 Monkeys Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Adelphi Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about St Walburges Church Hall
What is St Walburges Church Hall's food hygiene rating?
St Walburges Church Hall has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 15 April 2024.
Is St Walburges Church Hall 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Walburges Church Hall last inspected?
St Walburges Church Hall was last inspected on 15 April 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 St Walburges Church Hall?
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 St Walburges Church Hall compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and St Walburges Church Hall is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects St Walburges Church Hall 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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