Preston's Butchers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Plymouth City
Preston's Butchers 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 27 November 2024, 19 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: 53 Ridgeway, Plymouth, PL7 2AW
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Preston's Butchers among the 1,270 places in Plymouth City 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 | 1,270 | 78% | ← Preston's Butchers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 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 Preston's Butchers 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 Preston's Butchers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fruity Roots Ltd Retailers - other | 23 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
| A Farm Pizza Other catering premises | 27 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| b.kinda Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2023 |
| DidBeans Coffee Ltd Other catering premises | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Daisy Chains Health Care Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 132 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2026 |
| Amberley Residential Home Caring Premises | 307 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| CATERed Limited at The Rise Catering Unit Caring Premises | 407 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2024 |
| Asian Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2024 |
Questions about Preston's Butchers
What is Preston's Butchers's food hygiene rating?
Preston's Butchers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Preston's Butchers 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 Preston's Butchers last inspected?
Preston's Butchers was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Preston's Butchers?
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 Preston's Butchers compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and Preston's Butchers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Preston's Butchers 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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