Bill and Bens

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-03-19

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Bill and Bens is a takeaway/sandwich shop located at 25 Maitland Street, Preston, PR1 5XQ, in the Preston local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 19 March 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Preston oversees 1,610 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Preston is 4.7 out of 5. As a takeaway or sandwich shop, this business is assessed on food preparation practices, packaging hygiene, temperature control during storage and delivery, and the cleanliness of preparation areas. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Takeaway/sandwich shop
Address
25 Maitland Street, Preston
Postcode
PR1 5XQ
Local Authority
Preston
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
147356

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Bill and Bens?

Bill and Bens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Preston.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a takeaway/sandwich shop?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Bill and Bens last inspected?

Bill and Bens was last inspected on 2025-03-19. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Bill and Bens located?

Bill and Bens is located at 25 Maitland Street, Preston , PR1 5XQ, in the Preston local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PR1 postcode area.