Churchstoke Little Explorers food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Powys
Churchstoke Little Explorers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2026, 4 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: Churchstoke CP School, Churchstoke, Montgomery, SY15 6AA
How it compares in Powys
That puts Churchstoke Little Explorers among the 1,715 places in Powys holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,715 | 74% | ← Churchstoke Little Explorers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 437 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 91 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 326 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 Churchstoke Little Explorers 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 Churchstoke Little Explorers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas House Caring Premises | 167 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Churchstoke CP School School/college/university | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Golden Fish Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| The Coop Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Montgomery Waters Manufacturers/packers | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2026 |
| Oakley Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 March 2012 |
Questions about Churchstoke Little Explorers
What is Churchstoke Little Explorers's food hygiene rating?
Churchstoke Little Explorers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Powys Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Churchstoke Little Explorers 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Churchstoke Little Explorers last inspected?
Churchstoke Little Explorers was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Powys Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Churchstoke Little Explorers?
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 Churchstoke Little Explorers compare to other places in Powys?
74% of the 2,314 rated food businesses in Powys hold the top rating of 5, and Churchstoke Little Explorers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Powys Council inspects Churchstoke Little Explorers 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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