Universal Product Solutions food hygiene rating
Distributors/Transporters · Preston
Universal Product Solutions holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the distributor met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 May 2025, 14 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: Unit 4c, Trefoil Way, Preston, PR2 5PH
How it compares in Preston
That puts Universal Product Solutions 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% | ← Universal Product Solutions | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 202 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 101 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 130 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 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 Universal Product Solutions 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 Universal Product Solutions, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient Warehouse Canteen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Betties Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Brookfield C P School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Bethany House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Bridgeway Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Brookfield Newsagents Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Billington Lodge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Ascension Church and Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
Questions about Universal Product Solutions
What is Universal Product Solutions's food hygiene rating?
Universal Product Solutions has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 7 May 2025.
Is Universal Product Solutions 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 distributor to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Universal Product Solutions last inspected?
Universal Product Solutions was last inspected on 7 May 2025, 14 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 Universal Product Solutions?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Universal Product Solutions compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,501 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Universal Product Solutions is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Universal Product Solutions 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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