Preston Brook Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Halton
Preston Brook Pre-School 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 13 November 2018, more than 7 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: Sandy Lane, Preston Brook, Runcorn, WA7 3BP
How it compares in Halton
In Halton, 75% of rated places manage a 5, so Preston Brook Pre-School sits behind roughly 620 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 620 | 75% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ← Preston Brook Pre-School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 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 Preston Brook Pre-School 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 Preston Brook Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gorsewood Primary School - Snack Kitchen Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Diageo Packaging Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Gorsewood Primary School - Orian Catering School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Murdishaw Play Building School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
| Murdishaw West Community Primary Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Halton Haven Hospice Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2025 |
| Murdishaw West Community Primary School Orian Catering School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
Questions about Preston Brook Pre-School
What is Preston Brook Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Preston Brook Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Halton Council on 13 November 2018.
Is Preston Brook Pre-School 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 Preston Brook Pre-School last inspected?
Preston Brook Pre-School was last inspected on 13 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Preston Brook Pre-School?
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 Preston Brook Pre-School compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, while Preston Brook Pre-School holds a 4. 106 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Preston Brook Pre-School 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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