AK Stores Limited food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Preston
AK Stores Limited holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the shop are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 29 August 2023, 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: 196 New Hall Lane, Preston, PR1 4SS
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so AK Stores Limited sits behind roughly 1,176 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 200 | 13% | ← AK Stores Limited | |
| 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 127 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 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 AK Stores Limited 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 AK Stores Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Saver Retailers - other | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Bill and Bens Takeaway/sandwich shop | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2025 |
| Acregate Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 375 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
| Bedouins Cafe Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| B and M Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Aramark @ Costa Pod Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Aramark @ Pranzo Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
Questions about AK Stores Limited
What is AK Stores Limited's food hygiene rating?
AK Stores Limited has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 29 August 2023.
Is AK Stores Limited safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was AK Stores Limited last inspected?
AK Stores Limited was last inspected on 29 August 2023, 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 AK Stores Limited?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does AK Stores Limited compare to other places in Preston?
78% of the 1,500 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while AK Stores Limited holds a 4. 200 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects AK Stores Limited 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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