Groombridge Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Wealden
Groombridge 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 8 January 2026, 6 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: King Edward Vii Institute Station Road, Groombridge, TN3 9QX
How it compares in Wealden
That puts Groombridge Pre School among the 1,013 places in Wealden holding top marks, 77% 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 | 1,013 | 77% | ← Groombridge Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 218 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 54 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 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 Groombridge 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 Groombridge Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groombridge Lunch Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Spa Valley Railway Groombridge Retailers - other | 54 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2025 |
| Hunnibuns Limited Manufacturers/packers | 86 yards away | 4 - Good | 28 October 2024 |
| Groombridge General Store Retailers - other | 91 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 December 2020 |
| Coffee Truck Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| Groombridge Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Gourmet Garlic Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Tasting Den Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
Questions about Groombridge Pre School
What is Groombridge Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Groombridge Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Wealden Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Groombridge 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 Groombridge Pre School last inspected?
Groombridge Pre School was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Wealden Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Groombridge Pre School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Groombridge Pre School compare to other places in Wealden?
77% of the 1,308 rated food businesses in Wealden hold the top rating of 5, and Groombridge Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Wealden Council inspects Groombridge 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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