Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley Bank food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley Bank 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 17 July 2024, 23 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: Crackley Bank Primary School, Crackley Bank, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 7BE
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley Bank 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 Crackley Bank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley Bank 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 Crackley Bank, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbeywell Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Bowdies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Bradwell Hall Nursing Home Ltd Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
| Asda Express PFS Holditch Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Albert Bear Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Bursley Academy - Chartwells Catering School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| Bursley Way Out of School Club School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
Questions about Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley Bank
What is Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley Bank's food hygiene rating?
Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley Bank has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 17 July 2024.
Is Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley Bank 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 Crackley Bank last inspected?
Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley Bank was last inspected on 17 July 2024, 23 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 Crackley Bank?
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 Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley Bank 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 Crackley Bank is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Hedgehogs Preschool at Crackley Bank 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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