What is the average food hygiene rating in Preston?

The average food hygiene rating in Preston is 4.68 out of 5, across 1,476 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.

How does Preston compare with the national average for food hygiene?

78.5% of rated premises in Preston hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Preston 197 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.

How many restaurants in Preston have a 5-star food hygiene rating?

1,158 food businesses in Preston hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.5% of the 1,476 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

How many food businesses in Preston have a low hygiene rating?

21 food businesses in Preston are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.

What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?

The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.

Where does this Preston food hygiene data come from?

Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Preston (1,627 establishments on record, 1,476 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

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Food Hygiene Ratings in Preston

In Preston, 78.5% of 1,476 rated food businesses hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating, the highest on the Food Standards Agency scale. The average rating is 4.68/5. These figures cover 1,627 establishments on record (as of 2026-06-12).

Quick answer

Preston has 1,158 food businesses rated 5 (Very Good) out of 1,476 rated premises (78.5%). 21 premises are rated 2 or below and need improvement. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.

5★ share: 78.5%
National average: 79.7%
vs national average: -1.2 pp
National rank: 197 / 328

Ranked by 5★ share among 328 UK local authorities in our FHRS dataset (rank 1 = highest share). Both figures are computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records.

Rating distribution in Preston

5★ Very Good

1,158 (78.5%)

4★ Good

194 (13.1%)

3★ Generally Satisfactory

103 (7%)

2★ Improvement Necessary

14 (0.9%)

1★ Major Improvement Necessary

6 (0.4%)

0★ Urgent Improvement Necessary

1 (0.1%)

Plus 94 awaiting inspection and 57 exempt premises (not included in the rated percentages above).

Percentages are of rated premises only. 94 awaiting inspection and 57 exempt premises are excluded from the percentages.

Food hygiene in Preston: frequently asked questions

What is the average food hygiene rating in Preston?: The average food hygiene rating in Preston is 4.68 out of 5, across 1,476 rated restaurants, takeaways and cafes. This is the mean of real Food Standards Agency (FSA) ratings, as of 2026-06-12.
How does Preston compare with the national average for food hygiene?: 78.5% of rated premises in Preston hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — 1.2 percentage points below the national average of 79.7% across the 328 UK local authorities in the FHRS dataset. That ranks Preston 197 of 328 by 5★ share (rank 1 = highest). Every figure is computed from the same real Food Standards Agency records used across this page.
How many restaurants in Preston have a 5-star food hygiene rating?: 1,158 food businesses in Preston hold a 5 (Very Good) food hygiene rating — the highest on the FSA scale — which is 78.5% of the 1,476 rated premises. The most recent inspection on record is dated 4 June 2026.
How many food businesses in Preston have a low hygiene rating?: 21 food businesses in Preston are rated 2 or below and need improvement, including 1 rated 0 (Urgent Improvement Necessary). A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may since have improved — always check the current rating at the FSA.
What does a food hygiene rating actually measure?: The FSA food hygiene rating (0–5) reflects how hygienically food is handled, the condition of the premises, and how well the business manages food safety, recorded at its last inspection. 5 is Very Good and 0 is Urgent Improvement Necessary. It is not a measure of food quality or taste.
Where does this Preston food hygiene data come from?: Every figure is computed from real Food Standards Agency records for Preston (1,627 establishments on record, 1,476 rated), sourced from ratings.food.gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0, as of 2026-06-12. No estimates or survey data are mixed in.

Food hygiene ratings by area in Preston

Top-rated places in Preston

SpudBros LimitedMobile caterer · Flag Market, Market Place, Preston
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 4 June 2026
COLe KitchenOther catering premises · PR1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
Swillbrook HouseCaring Premises · Rosemary Lane, Preston · PR4 0HB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 3 June 2026
ShakebeeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · 72 Friargate, Preston · PR1 2ED
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 2 June 2026
UCLAN Pre-School CentreSchool/college/university · Leighton Building, Leighton Street, Preston · PR1 2HE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 1 June 2026
Khaj luscious bakesOther catering premises · PR1
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Premier Hoyles Lane Convenience StoreRetailers - other · Cottam Post Office, 93 Hoyles Lane, Preston · PR4 0LB
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 28 May 2026
Thirusi LimitedRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 22-24 Taylor Street, Preston · PR1 8EA
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
The Monkey ExpressTakeaway/sandwich shop · 22-24 Adelphi Street, Preston · PR1 7BE
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 27 May 2026
Ashover Cider Company LimitedManufacturers/packers · Spar House Farm, Lewth Lane, Preston · PR4 0TD
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Fodus Foods Limited / Edibles by Fodus / Fodus BukaOther catering premises · PR2
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026
Patty Shack / Tado Tacos (@Mad Giant Food Hall)Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Unit 6 Animate, Tenterfield Street, Preston · PR1 2BL
5/5 · Very GoodInspected 26 May 2026

Places needing improvement in Preston

Izmir GrillTakeaway/sandwich shop · 99 New Hall Lane, Preston · PR1 5PB
0/5 · Urgent Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 March 2026
Khanz LoungeRestaurant/Cafe/Canteen · The Mill Nightclub, Aqueduct Street, Preston · PR1 7JN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 20 February 2025
Pasha Fresh Halal MarketRetailers - other · 22-24 Manchester Road, Preston · PR1 3YH
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 1 October 2025
The Indian KitchenOther catering premises · 1 Fenton Road, Preston · PR2 8AQ
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 February 2025
Preston Euro Mini MarketRetailers - other · 91 Plungington Road, Preston · PR1 7UE
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 15 April 2026
Good Hut Chinese Take AwayTakeaway/sandwich shop · 32 Moor Lane, Preston · PR1 7AT
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 19 November 2025
Sips and SnacksRetailers - other · 8 Aqueduct Mill, 222 Aqueduct Street, Preston · PR1 7JN
1/5 · Major Improvement NecessaryInspected 25 February 2025
International Mini MarketRetailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets · 242 Ribbleton Lane, Preston · PR1 5EB
2/5 · Improvement NecessaryInspected 17 September 2024

A low rating reflects conditions at the last inspection and may have since improved. Always check the current rating at the FSA before drawing conclusions.

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Methodology

Figures are computed from 1,627 real Food Standards Agency records for Preston, of which 1,476 carry a 0–5 hygiene rating. The average is the mean of those ratings; percentages exclude awaiting-inspection and exempt premises. No estimates or survey data are mixed in. Data as of 2026-06-12.

Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Food hygiene ratings are sourced from the Food Standards Agency at ratings.food.gov.uk. Ratings reflect the most recent inspection on record and may have changed since publication.