The Guild Ale House food hygiene rating
Pub/bar/nightclub · Preston
The Guild Ale House holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the pub 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 7 May 2024, more than 2 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: 56 Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 1DD
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so The Guild Ale House sits behind roughly 1,176 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ← The Guild Ale House | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 The Guild Ale House 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 The Guild Ale House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Livesey Butchers Retailers - other | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Arc Cinema Limited Other catering premises | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Argento Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Ayubowan Street Food (@Mad Giant Food Hall) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Baluga Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| American Candyland Retailers - other | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about The Guild Ale House
What is The Guild Ale House's food hygiene rating?
The Guild Ale House has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 7 May 2024.
Is The Guild Ale House 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 pub to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Guild Ale House last inspected?
The Guild Ale House was last inspected on 7 May 2024, more than 2 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 The Guild Ale House?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Guild Ale House compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while The Guild Ale House holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects The Guild Ale House 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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