The Veg Box Company food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Preston
The Veg Box Company holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the distributor 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 21 August 2023, more than 2 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: Unit 2 Ashton Business Park, Raglan Street, Preston, PR2 2AX
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so The Veg Box Company 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 | 200 | 13% | ← The Veg Box Company | |
| 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 127 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 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 The Veg Box Company 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 The Veg Box Company, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| 3BZ Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Boots UK Limited Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Antonios Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Bottle Closet Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
| At Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2023 |
| Breakfast and After School Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Abrar Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
Questions about The Veg Box Company
What is The Veg Box Company's food hygiene rating?
The Veg Box Company has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 21 August 2023.
Is The Veg Box Company 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 distributor to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Veg Box Company last inspected?
The Veg Box Company was last inspected on 21 August 2023, more than 2 years 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 The Veg Box Company?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Veg Box Company compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,500 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while The Veg Box Company holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects The Veg Box Company 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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