Lucky Star Chinese takeaway food hygiene rating
Takeaway/sandwich shop · Preston
Lucky Star Chinese takeaway holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the takeaway are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
This is a fresh result: Lucky Star Chinese takeaway was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 39 Plungington Road, Preston, PR1 7EP
How it compares in Preston
In Preston, 79% of rated places manage a 5, so Lucky Star Chinese takeaway sits behind roughly 1,176 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,176 | 79% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 13% | ← Lucky Star Chinese takeaway | |
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Lucky Star Chinese takeaway 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 Lucky Star Chinese takeaway, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bamboo Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Abrar Academy School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| 53 Degrees Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| 3 Monkeys Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Adelphi Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Adelphi Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2024 |
| BhaiBuns Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| 16th Street Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
Questions about Lucky Star Chinese takeaway
What is Lucky Star Chinese takeaway's food hygiene rating?
Lucky Star Chinese takeaway has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Preston Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Lucky Star Chinese takeaway 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 takeaway to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Lucky Star Chinese takeaway last inspected?
Lucky Star Chinese takeaway was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month 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 Lucky Star Chinese takeaway?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Lucky Star Chinese takeaway compare to other places in Preston?
79% of the 1,498 rated food businesses in Preston hold the top rating of 5, while Lucky Star Chinese takeaway holds a 4. 198 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Preston Council inspects Lucky Star Chinese takeaway 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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