Vange Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Basildon
Vange 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 20 March 2025, 15 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: Community Centre, Vange Hill Drive, Basildon, SS16 4DD
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Vange Pre-School among the 931 places in Basildon holding top marks, 80% 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 | 931 | 80% | ← Vange Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 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 Very 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 Vange 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 Vange Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best-One Retailers - other | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| ABC Treehouse Caring Premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2025 |
| Basildon Disabled Sports Assoc Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2024 |
| Cherry Tree Primary School School/college/university | 430 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| Bardfield Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Childrens Support Services School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Crisis House (Sanctuary Plus) Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Barstable Social Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
Questions about Vange Pre-School
What is Vange Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Vange Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Vange 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 Vange Pre-School last inspected?
Vange Pre-School was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Vange Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Vange Pre-School compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Vange Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Vange 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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