Ashbridge at Maxy Farm food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Preston
Ashbridge at Maxy Farm holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 6 August 2025, 11 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Maxy House Farm, Sandy Lane, Preston, PR4 0LE
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Ashbridge at Maxy Farm sits behind roughly 1,176 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 202 | 13% | ← Ashbridge at Maxy Farm | |
| 3 out of 5 | 101 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 130 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 Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety 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 | 20 November 2024 |
| 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 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 6 August 2025.
Is Ashbridge at Maxy Farm safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashbridge at Maxy Farm last inspected?
Ashbridge at Maxy Farm was last inspected on 6 August 2025, 11 months 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 "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "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 1,501 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Ashbridge at Maxy Farm holds a 4. 202 places in the area share that rating.
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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