Hardwick Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Cambridgeshire
Hardwick Pre-School 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 14 June 2022, more than 4 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: Hardwick Community Primary School Limes Road, Hardwick, CB23 7RE
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Hardwick Pre-School among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← Hardwick Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 Hardwick 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 Hardwick Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwick 3.15 Out of School Club School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Hardwick Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Pippins Coffee & Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2021 |
| Hardwick Stores And Post Office Retailers - other | 157 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 11 September 2025 |
| Hardwick Sports And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2023 |
| Blue Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 22 January 2025 |
| I Biscotti Di Debora Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Lord Conrad's Brewery Manufacturers/packers | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2023 |
Questions about Hardwick Pre-School
What is Hardwick Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Hardwick Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 14 June 2022.
Is Hardwick 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hardwick Pre-School last inspected?
Hardwick Pre-School was last inspected on 14 June 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hardwick Pre-School?
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 Hardwick Pre-School compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hardwick Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Hardwick 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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