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United Kids food hygiene rating

School/college/university · Preston

United Kids 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 4 September 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: Ingol Community Primary School, 39 Whitby Avenue, Preston, PR2 3YP

How it compares in Preston

That puts United Kids 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.

Every rated food business in Preston
5 out of 5 1,176 78% ← United Kids
4 out of 5 200 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 127 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.

What the inspector found

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 United Kids 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 United Kids, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Breakfast Club School/college/university at this address 5 - Very good 4 September 2023
Building Blocks Childcare Caring Premises 118 yards away 5 - Very good 13 January 2025
Ashbourne Day Nursery Caring Premises 0.4 miles away 5 - Very good 20 November 2024
Ashton News Retailers - other 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 20 June 2025
Banksfield Care Home Caring Premises 0.7 miles away 5 - Very good 17 April 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 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 3 March 2025
Brew Crew Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.8 miles away 5 - Very good 14 April 2025

Questions about United Kids

What is United Kids's food hygiene rating?

United Kids has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 4 September 2023.

Is United Kids 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 United Kids last inspected?

United Kids was last inspected on 4 September 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 United Kids?

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 United Kids compare to other places in Preston?

78% of the 1,500 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and United Kids is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Preston Council inspects United Kids 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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