Scotby Pre-School food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cumberland
Scotby Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 9 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Scotby Village Hall, Scotby, CA4 8PB
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Scotby Pre-School among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Scotby Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 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 Scotby 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 Scotby Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Queens at Warwick on Eden Pub/bar/nightclub | 41 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Warwick Eden Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 February 2019 |
| Warwick Bridge Primary School - Orian Solutions Ltd School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Beanmiles Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Otter Inn Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Wetheral Bowling Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | Exempt | |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Sally's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
Questions about Scotby Pre-School
What is Scotby Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Scotby Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 9 June 2023.
Is Scotby 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Scotby Pre-School last inspected?
Scotby Pre-School was last inspected on 9 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Scotby Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Scotby Pre-School compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Scotby Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Scotby 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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