Heysham Community Pre-School food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Lancaster City
Heysham Community Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 2 February 2026, 5 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: Heysham Youth And Community Centre, Emmaus Road, Heysham, LA3 2LG
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Heysham Community Pre-School among the 865 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 79% 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 | 865 | 79% | ← Heysham Community Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 64 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 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 Heysham Community Pre-School 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 Heysham Community Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Food - Middleton Way Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Half Moon Bay Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 349 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2024 |
| Diplos Pizza Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Lancashire Care NHS Foundation Trust Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
| Co-Op Heysham Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Masala Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2025 |
| Freedom Confectionery Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2024 |
| McCann's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
Questions about Heysham Community Pre-School
What is Heysham Community Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Heysham Community Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Heysham Community Pre-School 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Heysham Community Pre-School last inspected?
Heysham Community Pre-School was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Heysham Community Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Heysham Community Pre-School compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Heysham Community Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Heysham Community Pre-School 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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