Little Waltham Preschool CIC food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chelmsford
Little Waltham Preschool CIC 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
This is a fresh result: Little Waltham Preschool CIC was inspected on 22 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Little Waltham Memorial Hall, Brook Hill, Little Waltham, CM3 3LJ
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Little Waltham Preschool CIC among the 1,344 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,344 | 92% | ← Little Waltham Preschool CIC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 143 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 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 Little Waltham Preschool CIC 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 Little Waltham Preschool CIC, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillside Playcare Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
| Little Waltham Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Allstar Community Academy Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Little Channels Waltham Barns Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Belsteads Bungalow Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2025 |
| Rose And Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Greggs PLC Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Ayletts Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
Questions about Little Waltham Preschool CIC
What is Little Waltham Preschool CIC's food hygiene rating?
Little Waltham Preschool CIC has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 22 May 2026.
Is Little Waltham Preschool CIC 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 Little Waltham Preschool CIC last inspected?
Little Waltham Preschool CIC was last inspected on 22 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Waltham Preschool CIC?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Waltham Preschool CIC compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Little Waltham Preschool CIC is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Little Waltham Preschool CIC 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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