Lea Gate Service Station and Morrisons Daily food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
Lea Gate Service Station and Morrisons Daily holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 January 2024, 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: Lea Gate Petrol Filling Station, Blackpool Road, Preston, PR4 0XB
How it compares in Preston
That puts Lea Gate Service Station and Morrisons Daily among the 1,176 places in Preston 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 | 1,176 | 79% | ← Lea Gate Service Station and Morrisons Daily | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 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 129 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 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 Lea Gate Service Station and Morrisons Daily 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 Lea Gate Service Station and Morrisons Daily, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASKM Convenience Shop Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2022 |
| Cheekos Spice Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Helmes Meats Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Dobbies T/A Waitrose Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Harwoods Store Retailers - other | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2023 |
| Later Gator Club Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Ashton Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Hard Dock Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
Questions about Lea Gate Service Station and Morrisons Daily
What is Lea Gate Service Station and Morrisons Daily's food hygiene rating?
Lea Gate Service Station and Morrisons Daily has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Preston Council on 18 January 2024.
Is Lea Gate Service Station and Morrisons Daily 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lea Gate Service Station and Morrisons Daily last inspected?
Lea Gate Service Station and Morrisons Daily was last inspected on 18 January 2024, 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 Lea Gate Service Station and Morrisons Daily?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lea Gate Service Station and Morrisons Daily compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, and Lea Gate Service Station and Morrisons Daily is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Lea Gate Service Station and Morrisons Daily 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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