The Grapes Inn

Preston

Food hygiene rating 3 / 5 · Generally satisfactory

Middle of the road

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory - perfectly fine, but with a bit of room to improve.

The breakdown

Hygiene Generally satisfactory Cleanliness & condition Generally satisfactory Confidence in management Good

Last inspected on 6 May 2026 by Preston.

Rating over time

We have recorded 2 Food Standards Agency inspections for The Grapes Inn, from September 2021 to May 2026. Its hygiene rating has held steady, from 3 in 2021 to 3 in 2026.

Food hygiene rating (0 to 5) at each FSA inspection of The Grapes Inn.

Food hygiene rating history for The Grapes Inn
Inspection date	Rating	Verdict
7 September 2021	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory
6 May 2026	3 / 5	Generally satisfactory

What does this rating mean?

The Grapes Inn in Preston has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory). On the Food Standards Agency scale, 5 is the best and 0 is the worst. A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

The rating reflects standards found at the last inspection. It is not a verdict on how the food tastes - it scores how well the business manages food safety. How often a place is inspected depends on its risk: lower-rated and higher-risk businesses are revisited more often than spotless ones.

Where is it?

Church Lane,
Preston,
PR3 2BH

This is the official Food Standards Agency hygiene badge for The Grapes Inn. The data is published by the FSA under the Open Government Licence.

Who inspects The Grapes Inn?

Food hygiene at The Grapes Inn is inspected by Preston, the local authority responsible for this area. You can reach them at http://www.preston.gov.uk or [email protected].

Questions about The Grapes Inn

What is The Grapes Inn’s food hygiene rating?

The Grapes Inn has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (Generally satisfactory), based on its last Food Standards Agency inspection on 6 May 2026.

When was The Grapes Inn last inspected?

The Grapes Inn was last inspected by Preston on 6 May 2026.

Is a 3 out of 5 hygiene rating good?

A 3 out of 5 is generally satisfactory. Standards were acceptable, but the inspector noted some room for improvement.

What do the food hygiene scores mean?

The rating combines three checks made on the day of the inspection: how hygienically food is handled, the cleanliness and condition of the premises, and how confident the inspector is that management will keep standards up. A higher overall score, from 0 up to 5, means fewer problems were found.