New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Preston
New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway 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 15 January 2025, 17 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: 32 Hardcastle Road, Preston, PR2 3DP
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway sits behind roughly 1,176 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ← New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway | |
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- 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 New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway 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 New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanstalk Skills Academy CIC Other catering premises | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Archbishop Temple School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Abrar Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Banksfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Bintang Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Acorns Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| 3BZ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
Questions about New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway
What is New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway's food hygiene rating?
New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 15 January 2025.
Is New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway last inspected?
New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway was last inspected on 15 January 2025, 17 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 New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects New Fulwood Chinese Takeaway 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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