New Longton Under 5's food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Ribble
New Longton Under 5's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises 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 31 March 2026, 3 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: New Longton Sports and Social Club, Chapel Lane, New Longton, PR4 4AA
How it compares in South Ribble
In South Ribble, 95% of rated places manage a 5, so New Longton Under 5's sits behind roughly 689 nearby businesses. 2% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 689 | 95% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ← New Longton Under 5's | |
| 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 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 New Longton Under 5's 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 New Longton Under 5's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copa Fizz Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2016 |
| Chester's Coffee Corner Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Ashbridge School & Nursery Ltd School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| All Hallows Roman Catholic High School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2026 |
| Booths Supermarkets Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Bartons Bakehouse Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
Questions about New Longton Under 5's
What is New Longton Under 5's's food hygiene rating?
New Longton Under 5's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Ribble Council on 31 March 2026.
Is New Longton Under 5's 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 care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was New Longton Under 5's last inspected?
New Longton Under 5's was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months 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 New Longton Under 5's?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does New Longton Under 5's compare to other places in South Ribble?
95% of the 728 rated food businesses in South Ribble hold the top rating of 5, while New Longton Under 5's holds a 4. 18 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Ribble Council inspects New Longton Under 5's 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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