Inquisitive Minds Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Swindon
Inquisitive Minds Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Central Area Community Centre, Emlyn Square, Railway Village, SN1 5BG
How it compares in Swindon
That puts Inquisitive Minds Pre-School among the 1,182 places in Swindon holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,182 | 83% | ← Inquisitive Minds Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 177 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 208 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 Very 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 Inquisitive Minds Pre-School 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 Inquisitive Minds Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta Chow Takeaway/sandwich shop | 342 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| Alina's Fish & Wingies Limited/The Beefy Burger/Bird Burger Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2026 |
| Broccoli Pizza & Pasta / (Online) WOPSTA Noodle & Pasta Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 347 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Abes Cakes & Kitchen Retailers - other | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2024 |
| Britannia Kebab - Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| C The K Afro Caribbean Store Retailers - other | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Blues Cafe Bar Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
| Ambala Foods Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
Questions about Inquisitive Minds Pre-School
What is Inquisitive Minds Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Inquisitive Minds Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Swindon Council on 5 December 2024.
Is Inquisitive Minds Pre-School 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Inquisitive Minds Pre-School last inspected?
Inquisitive Minds Pre-School was last inspected on 5 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Swindon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Inquisitive Minds Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Inquisitive Minds Pre-School compare to other places in Swindon?
83% of the 1,428 rated food businesses in Swindon hold the top rating of 5, and Inquisitive Minds Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Swindon Council inspects Inquisitive Minds Pre-School 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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