The Toybox Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
The Toybox 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 1 December 2025, 7 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: The Swainson Building, Maggs Lane, Ansford, BA7 7JJ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts The Toybox Pre-School among the 4,826 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,826 | 88% | ← The Toybox Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 540 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 The Toybox 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 The Toybox Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ansford Academy School/college/university | 5 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Voyage Care at Blackberry Hill Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| The Maples Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Castle Cary Bowls Club Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2021 |
| Pinsents Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2025 |
| Rio D’Oro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 24 April 2026 |
| Burnt Honey Bakery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 February 2026 |
| Weavers Lodge (Autonomy Life Ltd) Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
Questions about The Toybox Pre-School
What is The Toybox Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
The Toybox Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 1 December 2025.
Is The Toybox 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 The Toybox Pre-School last inspected?
The Toybox Pre-School was last inspected on 1 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Toybox 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Toybox Pre-School compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and The Toybox Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects The Toybox 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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