Holy Family Early Birds food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Preston
Holy Family Early Birds holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 22 January 2025, 17 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: Holy Family Rc Primary School, 59 Whitby Avenue, Preston, PR2 3YP
How it compares in Preston
That puts Holy Family Early Birds 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% | ← Holy Family Early Birds | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Holy Family Early Birds 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 Holy Family Early Birds, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Building Blocks Childcare Caring Premises | 236 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Banksfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2025 |
| Ashton News Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Blackpool Road Post Office and Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Ashton Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Brew Crew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
Questions about Holy Family Early Birds
What is Holy Family Early Birds's food hygiene rating?
Holy Family Early Birds has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 22 January 2025.
Is Holy Family Early Birds 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Holy Family Early Birds last inspected?
Holy Family Early Birds was last inspected on 22 January 2025, 17 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 Holy Family Early Birds?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Holy Family Early Birds compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,501 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Holy Family Early Birds is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Holy Family Early Birds 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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