Highfield Hydro food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Preston
Highfield Hydro holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Highfield Hydro was inspected on 23 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Highfield Barn, Lea Lane, Preston, PR4 0RL
How it compares in Preston
That puts Highfield Hydro 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% | ← Highfield Hydro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Highfield Hydro 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 Highfield Hydro, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Bartle Hall Hotel and Restaurant Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Lea Endowed C of E School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Helmes Meats Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Discovery Vine Limited School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2025 |
| Cottam Primary School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
Questions about Highfield Hydro
What is Highfield Hydro's food hygiene rating?
Highfield Hydro has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 23 June 2026.
Is Highfield Hydro 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Highfield Hydro last inspected?
Highfield Hydro was last inspected on 23 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Preston Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Highfield Hydro?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Highfield Hydro compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,501 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Highfield Hydro is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Highfield Hydro 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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