University of Lancashire Costa at Foster food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Preston
University of Lancashire Costa at Foster holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen 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 2025, 15 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: Foster Building, Corporation Street, Preston, PR1 2HE
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so University of Lancashire Costa at Foster 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% | ← University of Lancashire Costa at Foster | |
| 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 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 University of Lancashire Costa at Foster 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 University of Lancashire Costa at Foster, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16th Street Takeaway/sandwich shop | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Abys Biryani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
| Adelphi Pub/bar/nightclub | 197 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| Ai Cha Bubble Tea Dessert Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 233 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| 3 Monkeys Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Adelphi Express Retailers - other | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| 53 Degrees Pub/bar/nightclub | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Abaseen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 351 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about University of Lancashire Costa at Foster
What is University of Lancashire Costa at Foster's food hygiene rating?
University of Lancashire Costa at Foster has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 8 April 2025.
Is University of Lancashire Costa at Foster 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 school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was University of Lancashire Costa at Foster last inspected?
University of Lancashire Costa at Foster was last inspected on 8 April 2025, 15 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 University of Lancashire Costa at Foster?
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 University of Lancashire Costa at Foster compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while University of Lancashire Costa at Foster holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects University of Lancashire Costa at Foster 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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