Holme Slack Pantry food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Preston
Holme Slack Pantry holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 24 October 2023, 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: 38a Holme Slack Lane, Preston, PR1 6EY
How it compares in Preston
That puts Holme Slack Pantry 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% | ← Holme Slack Pantry | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Holme Slack Pantry 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 Holme Slack Pantry, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Express PFS Retailers - other | 152 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| A and S Wholesales Meat Limited Manufacturers/packers | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Aldi Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Bedouins Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Acorns Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Bintang Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Ascension Church and Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
Questions about Holme Slack Pantry
What is Holme Slack Pantry's food hygiene rating?
Holme Slack Pantry has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 24 October 2023.
Is Holme Slack Pantry 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holme Slack Pantry last inspected?
Holme Slack Pantry was last inspected on 24 October 2023, 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 Holme Slack Pantry?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holme Slack Pantry compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Holme Slack Pantry is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Holme Slack Pantry 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Holme Slack Pantry and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Preston inspects and rates 1,627 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Preston →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.preston.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →