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GB Meats Limited food hygiene rating

Retailers - other · Preston

GB Meats Limited 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 13 February 2020, more than 6 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: 71 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7EN

How it compares in Preston

That puts GB Meats Limited 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.

Every rated food business in Preston
5 out of 5 1,176 79% ← GB Meats Limited
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

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 GB Meats Limited 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 GB Meats Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop 147 yards away 5 - Very good 4 June 2025
Abrar Academy School/college/university 0.3 miles away 5 - Very good 26 November 2025
53 Degrees Pub/bar/nightclub 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 9 January 2025
BhaiBuns Mobile caterer 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 15 April 2026
3 Monkeys Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 25 February 2025
Adelphi Express Retailers - other 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 22 August 2024
Adelphi Pub/bar/nightclub 0.5 miles away 5 - Very good 21 October 2024
Beanstalk Skills Academy CIC Other catering premises 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 24 June 2025

Questions about GB Meats Limited

What is GB Meats Limited's food hygiene rating?

GB Meats Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 13 February 2020.

Is GB Meats Limited 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 GB Meats Limited last inspected?

GB Meats Limited was last inspected on 13 February 2020, more than 6 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 GB Meats Limited?

The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.

How does GB Meats Limited compare to other places in Preston?

79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and GB Meats Limited is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Preston Council inspects GB Meats Limited 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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