Longton House food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · South Ribble
Longton House holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the takeaway met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 12 June 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: 53 Chapel Lane, Longton, Preston, PR4 5WA
How it compares in South Ribble
That puts Longton House among the 689 places in South Ribble holding top marks, 95% 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 | 689 | 95% | ← Longton House | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 97 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 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 Longton House 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 Longton House, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| LCCS At St. Oswalds R.C. School School/college/university | 194 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2025 |
| Happy Bunnies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Hoptons Pub/bar/nightclub | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2023 |
| Mercers Traditional Butchers Retailers - other | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2022 |
| Origin Pets Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Pappa's Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 406 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| LCCCS At Longton School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Black Bull Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2021 |
Questions about Longton House
What is Longton House's food hygiene rating?
Longton House has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Ribble Council on 12 June 2024.
Is Longton House 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 takeaway to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Longton House last inspected?
Longton House was last inspected on 12 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Ribble Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Longton House?
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 Longton House compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, and Longton House is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects Longton House 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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