Ashbridge at Maxy Farm food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Preston
Ashbridge at Maxy Farm holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Ashbridge at Maxy Farm was inspected on 20 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Preston score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Preston ratings →
Address: Maxy House Farm, Sandy Lane, Preston, PR4 0LE
How this rating has changed
Ashbridge at Maxy Farm has improved: it was rated 4 before its inspection on 20 July 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 20 July 2026 | 4 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Preston
That puts Ashbridge at Maxy Farm among the 1,169 places in Preston holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,169 | 78% | ← Ashbridge at Maxy Farm | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 202 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 98 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 147 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 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 Ashbridge at Maxy Farm 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 Ashbridge at Maxy Farm, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Cottam Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| Coffeestop @TFC Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Co-Operative Late Shop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Claires Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
Questions about Ashbridge at Maxy Farm
What is Ashbridge at Maxy Farm's food hygiene rating?
Ashbridge at Maxy Farm has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 20 July 2026.
Is Ashbridge at Maxy Farm 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashbridge at Maxy Farm last inspected?
Ashbridge at Maxy Farm was last inspected on 20 July 2026, a month 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 Ashbridge at Maxy Farm?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ashbridge at Maxy Farm compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,491 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Ashbridge at Maxy Farm is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Ashbridge at Maxy Farm 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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