Crown News and Convenience Store food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
Crown News and Convenience Store 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 16 December 2024, 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: 195-197 Lancaster Road North, Preston, PR1 2QL
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Crown News and Convenience Store sits behind roughly 1,176 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 199 | 13% | ← Crown News and Convenience Store | |
| 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 128 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 Crown News and Convenience Store 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 Crown News and Convenience Store, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Cinema Limited Other catering premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Argento Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Ayubowan Street Food (@Mad Giant Food Hall) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Adrian Livesey Butchers Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Bagel Club School/college/university | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Ai Cha Bubble Tea Dessert Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
Questions about Crown News and Convenience Store
What is Crown News and Convenience Store's food hygiene rating?
Crown News and Convenience Store has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 16 December 2024.
Is Crown News and Convenience Store 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 Crown News and Convenience Store last inspected?
Crown News and Convenience Store was last inspected on 16 December 2024, 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 Crown News and Convenience Store?
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 Crown News and Convenience Store compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,499 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Crown News and Convenience Store holds a 4. 199 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Crown News and Convenience Store 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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