Sunflower Montessori Nursery School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Sunflower Montessori Nursery 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 1 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Aldeburgh Playgroup, Crescent Road, Aldeburgh, IP15 5HW
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Sunflower Montessori Nursery School among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Sunflower Montessori Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Sunflower Montessori Nursery 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 Sunflower Montessori Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Magpies Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Aldeburgh Fish And Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2024 |
| Regatta Restaurant Other catering premises | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| White Hart Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2013 |
| Wood Fired Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Royal China Aldeburgh Takeaway/sandwich shop | 195 yards away | 4 - Good | 26 March 2026 |
| Harris And James Store Aldeburgh Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Munchies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 213 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Sunflower Montessori Nursery School
What is Sunflower Montessori Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Sunflower Montessori Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 1 October 2024.
Is Sunflower Montessori Nursery 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 Sunflower Montessori Nursery School last inspected?
Sunflower Montessori Nursery School was last inspected on 1 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sunflower Montessori Nursery 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sunflower Montessori Nursery School compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Sunflower Montessori Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Sunflower Montessori Nursery 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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