Newsmart food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
Newsmart 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 6 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: 309 Plungington Road, Preston, PR2 3PS
How it compares in Preston
That puts Newsmart 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% | ← Newsmart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Newsmart 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 Newsmart, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanstalk Skills Academy CIC Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Banksfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 3BZ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Abrar Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Archbishop Temple School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Bintang Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
Questions about Newsmart
What is Newsmart's food hygiene rating?
Newsmart has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 6 November 2024.
Is Newsmart 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 Newsmart last inspected?
Newsmart was last inspected on 6 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 Newsmart?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Newsmart compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Newsmart is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Newsmart 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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