Harbour City food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Preston
Harbour City 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 8 April 2026, 3 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: 16 Elswick Road, Preston, PR2 1NT
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so Harbour City 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 | 199 | 13% | ← Harbour City | |
| 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 128 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 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 Harbour City 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 Harbour City, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Ashton News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Blackpool Road Post Office and Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Ashton Bowling and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Abraham House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Blue Flamingo Cafe and Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Ashleigh Rest Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Building Blocks Childcare Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
Questions about Harbour City
What is Harbour City's food hygiene rating?
Harbour City has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 8 April 2026.
Is Harbour City 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 Harbour City last inspected?
Harbour City was last inspected on 8 April 2026, 3 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 Harbour City?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Harbour City compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,499 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Harbour City holds a 4. 199 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Harbour City 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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