Heathcotes Preston food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Preston
Heathcotes Preston 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
The rating dates from 9 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 1 Albert Road, Preston, PR2 8PJ
How it compares in Preston
That puts Heathcotes Preston among the 1,176 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 | 1,176 | 78% | ← Heathcotes Preston | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 202 | 13% | ||
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Heathcotes Preston 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 Heathcotes Preston, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beanstalk Skills Academy CIC Other catering premises | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Bintang Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Archbishop Temple School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Acorns Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| Abrar Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| BhaiBuns Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 July 2026 |
| A and S Wholesales Meat Limited Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2024 |
| Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
Questions about Heathcotes Preston
What is Heathcotes Preston's food hygiene rating?
Heathcotes Preston has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 9 April 2024.
Is Heathcotes Preston 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 Heathcotes Preston last inspected?
Heathcotes Preston was last inspected on 9 April 2024, more than 2 years 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 Heathcotes Preston?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Heathcotes Preston compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,501 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Heathcotes Preston is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Heathcotes Preston 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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