Debenham Roundabout Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mid Suffolk
Debenham Roundabout Pre-School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the school kitchen are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 26 September 2025, 9 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: Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School, Aspall Road, Debenham, IP14 6QA
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
In Mid Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Debenham Roundabout Pre-School sits behind roughly 623 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 623 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ← Debenham Roundabout Pre-School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 123 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 Very good
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Debenham Roundabout 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 Debenham Roundabout Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sir Robert Hitchams Primary School School/college/university | 3 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| East of England Co-operative Society Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 April 2026 |
| Brufords Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| The Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
| Deben Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2019 |
| W A Ward Greengrocers Retailers - other | 289 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2021 |
| Debenham Fish & Chips Shop Villetek Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
| Websters The Newsagent Retailers - other | 399 yards away | 4 - Good | 23 July 2011 |
Questions about Debenham Roundabout Pre-School
What is Debenham Roundabout Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Debenham Roundabout Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 26 September 2025.
Is Debenham Roundabout Pre-School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this school kitchen to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Debenham Roundabout Pre-School last inspected?
Debenham Roundabout Pre-School was last inspected on 26 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Debenham Roundabout Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Debenham Roundabout Pre-School compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Debenham Roundabout Pre-School holds a 4. 66 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Debenham Roundabout 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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