Robins Childcare food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Babergh
Robins Childcare 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 11 September 2025, 10 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: Capel St Mary CEVP School, The Street, Capel St Mary, IP9 2EG
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Robins Childcare among the 696 places in Babergh 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Robins Childcare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 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 Robins Childcare 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 Robins Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capel St Mary Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Capel Methodist Lunch Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 248 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 May 2022 |
| Bakers Delight Other catering premises | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Magnificent Wok Takeaway/sandwich shop | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Capel News Retailers - other | 321 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2024 |
| East of England Co-Operative Society Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2023 |
| The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 December 2025 |
| Zaynab Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 20 November 2025 |
Questions about Robins Childcare
What is Robins Childcare's food hygiene rating?
Robins Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Robins Childcare 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 Robins Childcare last inspected?
Robins Childcare was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Robins Childcare?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Robins Childcare compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Robins Childcare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Robins Childcare 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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