Better Butts at Papershop Plus food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
Better Butts at Papershop Plus 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
This is a fresh result: Better Butts at Papershop Plus was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Preston score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Preston ratings →
Address: 185 Marsh Lane, Preston, PR1 8NL
How this rating has changed
Better Butts at Papershop Plus was re-inspected on 19 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Preston
That puts Better Butts at Papershop Plus among the 1,169 places in Preston holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,169 | 78% | ← Better Butts at Papershop Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 201 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 148 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 Better Butts at Papershop Plus 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 Better Butts at Papershop Plus, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAE Systems Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| 53 Degrees Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| 16th Street Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Abys Biryani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Adelphi Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Abaseen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| 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 Better Butts at Papershop Plus
What is Better Butts at Papershop Plus's food hygiene rating?
Better Butts at Papershop Plus has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Better Butts at Papershop Plus 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 Better Butts at Papershop Plus last inspected?
Better Butts at Papershop Plus was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Better Butts at Papershop Plus?
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 Better Butts at Papershop Plus compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,490 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Better Butts at Papershop Plus is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Better Butts at Papershop Plus 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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