Lea Stores food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
Lea Stores holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The shop met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 14 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: 954 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1XN
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Lea Stores sits behind roughly 1,374 nearby businesses. 7% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 103 | 7% | ← Lea Stores | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Stores 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 Stores, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashton Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Ashton News Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Blackpool Road Post Office and Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2024 |
| Ashton Bowling and Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Building Blocks Childcare Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Abraham House Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Blue Flamingo Cafe and Community Hub Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
Questions about Lea Stores
What is Lea Stores's food hygiene rating?
Lea Stores has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Preston Council on 14 January 2025.
Is Lea Stores safe to eat at?
A 3 means the shop met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Lea Stores last inspected?
Lea Stores was last inspected on 14 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 Lea Stores?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lea Stores compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Lea Stores holds a 3. 103 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Lea Stores 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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