Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Suffolk
Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks 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 31 October 2017, more than 8 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: Stowupland Pre School and Mighty Oaks Nursery, Church Road, Stowupland, IP14 4BQ
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks among the 625 places in Mid 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 | 625 | 86% | ← Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 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 121 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 Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks 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 Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Crown Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Central England Cooperative Retailers - other | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2014 |
| M and M Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Savannah Smoke Grill Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Cedrus House Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
Questions about Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks
What is Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks's food hygiene rating?
Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 31 October 2017.
Is Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks 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 Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks last inspected?
Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks was last inspected on 31 October 2017, more than 8 years 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 Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks?
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 Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Stowupland Pre-School & Mighty Oaks 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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