Alphabets Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Eastleigh
Alphabets 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 19 March 2015, more than 11 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: Botley Centre High Street Botley Southampton SO30 2EA, SO30 2EA
How it compares in Eastleigh
That puts Alphabets Pre-School among the 705 places in Eastleigh holding top marks, 83% 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 | 705 | 83% | ← Alphabets Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 84 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 Alphabets 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 Alphabets Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO-OP and Post Office Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| CrackleRock Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2026 |
| Harvey's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| All Saints Chuch/Cafe Chat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2016 |
| Botley Brewery & Hidden Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| 1086 Wine Bar and Charcuterie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Flour and Fire Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 227 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Deveroast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Alphabets Pre-School
What is Alphabets Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Alphabets Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Eastleigh Council on 19 March 2015.
Is Alphabets 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 Alphabets Pre-School last inspected?
Alphabets Pre-School was last inspected on 19 March 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Eastleigh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Alphabets 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Alphabets Pre-School compare to other places in Eastleigh?
83% of the 849 rated food businesses in Eastleigh hold the top rating of 5, and Alphabets Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Eastleigh Council inspects Alphabets 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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