Helmes Meats food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Fylde
Helmes Meats holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 18 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: Wards house Farm, Preston, PR4 0RN
How it compares in Fylde
That puts Helmes Meats among the 636 places in Fylde holding top marks, 84% 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 | 636 | 84% | ← Helmes Meats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 87 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 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 Helmes Meats 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 Helmes Meats, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lea St Marys Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Highfield Hydro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Oakfield House School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Greggs Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
Questions about Helmes Meats
What is Helmes Meats's food hygiene rating?
Helmes Meats has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Fylde Council on 18 March 2026.
Is Helmes Meats 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Helmes Meats last inspected?
Helmes Meats was last inspected on 18 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Fylde Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Helmes Meats?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Helmes Meats compare to other places in Fylde?
84% of the 754 rated food businesses in Fylde hold the top rating of 5, and Helmes Meats is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Fylde Council inspects Helmes Meats 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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The official record is held by the council: https://new.fylde.gov.uk/business/food-safety/
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