Woodland Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Suffolk
Woodland 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 9 April 2018, 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: 42 Lavenham Way, Stowmarket, Suffolk, IP14 2BZ
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Woodland Pre-School 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% | ← Woodland Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Woodland 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 Woodland Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combs Ford School School/college/university | 417 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Meadlands Social Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2025 |
| OCS group UK LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| A C Cracknell Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2026 |
| Real East Anglian Cask Houses Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Janiivec Ltd T/A MFG Esso Stowmarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Bunnies Daycare Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Chip Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2026 |
Questions about Woodland Pre-School
What is Woodland Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Woodland Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 9 April 2018.
Is Woodland 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 Woodland Pre-School last inspected?
Woodland Pre-School was last inspected on 9 April 2018, 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 Woodland Pre-School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Woodland Pre-School compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Woodland Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Woodland 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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