Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale 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 30 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Silverdale Primary Academy, Racecourse, Silverdale, ST5 6PB
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale among the 779 places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme 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 | 779 | 87% | ← Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 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 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 Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale 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 Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars SSS School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| A LA Carte at Home Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Cater 4 Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 January 2025 |
| Allsorts Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Cafe Central Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Best of British Beer Company Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
| Benedicts Sandwich and Pasty Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
Questions about Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale
What is Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale's food hygiene rating?
Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 30 September 2024.
Is Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale 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 Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale last inspected?
Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale was last inspected on 30 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, and Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Hedgehogs Preschool at Silverdale 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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