King Dumpling food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Preston
King Dumpling holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 September 2025, 9 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: 87 Lancaster Road, Preston, PR1 2QJ
How it compares in Preston
That puts King Dumpling 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% | ← King Dumpling | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 199 | 13% | ||
| 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 Good
- 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 King Dumpling 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 King Dumpling, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arc Cinema Limited Other catering premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Argento Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Ayubowan Street Food (@Mad Giant Food Hall) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Adrian Livesey Butchers Retailers - other | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Baluga Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| American Candyland Retailers - other | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about King Dumpling
What is King Dumpling's food hygiene rating?
King Dumpling has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 18 September 2025.
Is King Dumpling 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was King Dumpling last inspected?
King Dumpling was last inspected on 18 September 2025, 9 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 King Dumpling?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does King Dumpling compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,499 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and King Dumpling is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects King Dumpling 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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