Springboard Pre School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Sevenoaks
Springboard Pre School 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 27 November 2024, 19 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: Springboard Pre School Holmesdale Cricket Club, Holmesdale Sports Ground, Worships Hill, TN13 2AS
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Springboard Pre School among the 669 places in Sevenoaks holding top marks, 78% 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 | 669 | 78% | ← Springboard Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 103 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 Very 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 Springboard 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 Springboard Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holmesdale Cricket Club Other catering premises | 12 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Amherst Primary School School/college/university | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Monique Montessori Day Nursery Caring Premises | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Little Street Sevenoaks Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Batchelors Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Sevenoaks Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
| Bessels Green Baptist Church Lunch Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Malabar Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2024 |
Questions about Springboard Pre School
What is Springboard Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Springboard Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 27 November 2024.
Is Springboard 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Springboard Pre School last inspected?
Springboard Pre School was last inspected on 27 November 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Springboard Pre School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Springboard Pre School compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Springboard Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Springboard 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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