The Beacon Day Nursery And Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
The Beacon Day Nursery And 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
This is a fresh result: The Beacon Day Nursery And Preschool was inspected on 25 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Rendlesham Day Nursery, 2 Acer Road, Rendlesham, IP12 2GA
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts The Beacon Day Nursery And Preschool 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% | ← The Beacon Day Nursery And Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 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 201 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 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 The Beacon Day Nursery And 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 The Beacon Day Nursery And Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rendlesham Community Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Rendlesham Wok Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Bar 23 Rendlesham Pub/bar/nightclub | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2023 |
| Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 196 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Vertas At Rendlesham Community Primary School School/college/university | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Rendlesham Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Rendlesham Pop-up Community Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2022 |
| Lotus House Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2021 |
Questions about The Beacon Day Nursery And Preschool
What is The Beacon Day Nursery And Preschool's food hygiene rating?
The Beacon Day Nursery And Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 25 June 2026.
Is The Beacon Day Nursery And 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 The Beacon Day Nursery And Preschool last inspected?
The Beacon Day Nursery And Preschool was last inspected on 25 June 2026, within the last month. 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 The Beacon Day Nursery And Preschool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 The Beacon Day Nursery And Preschool compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and The Beacon Day Nursery And Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects The Beacon Day Nursery And 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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