VIP Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Harlow
VIP Preschool 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 18 July 2025, 11 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: Purford Green Community Club, Purford Green, Harlow, CM18 6HP
How it compares in Harlow
That puts VIP Preschool among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% 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 | 497 | 81% | ← VIP Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 VIP Preschool 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 VIP Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Church Ministries - Harlow Other catering premises | 56 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Dial A Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Dope Bunz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Changing Lives Community Services Harlow Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2025 |
| Cafe Pizzeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2024 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Blossoms Community Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about VIP Preschool
What is VIP Preschool's food hygiene rating?
VIP Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 18 July 2025.
Is VIP Preschool 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 VIP Preschool last inspected?
VIP Preschool was last inspected on 18 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at VIP Preschool?
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 VIP Preschool compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and VIP Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects VIP Preschool 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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