Ashover Cider Company Limited food hygiene rating
Manufacturers/packers · Preston
Ashover Cider Company Limited holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the food producer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Ashover Cider Company Limited was inspected on 26 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Spar House Farm, Lewth Lane, Preston, PR4 0TD
How it compares in Preston
That puts Ashover Cider Company Limited 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% | ← Ashover Cider Company Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very 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 Ashover Cider Company Limited 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 Ashover Cider Company Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarks Family Farm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 4 - Good | 24 October 2024 |
| JD and JS Sanderson and Son Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Honeywell Meats Limited Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Plough at Eaves Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
Questions about Ashover Cider Company Limited
What is Ashover Cider Company Limited's food hygiene rating?
Ashover Cider Company Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 26 May 2026.
Is Ashover Cider Company Limited 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 food producer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Ashover Cider Company Limited last inspected?
Ashover Cider Company Limited was last inspected on 26 May 2026, a month 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 Ashover Cider Company Limited?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Ashover Cider Company Limited compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,499 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Ashover Cider Company Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Ashover Cider Company Limited 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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