Old Dalby Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Melton
Old Dalby 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 20 May 2025, 13 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: Old Dalby Church Of England School, Longcliff Hill, Old Dalby, LE14 3JY
How it compares in Melton
That puts Old Dalby Pre-School among the 398 places in Melton holding top marks, 85% 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 | 398 | 85% | ← Old Dalby Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 73 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 Old Dalby 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 Old Dalby Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dalby Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Old Dalby Village Hall Other catering premises | 270 yards away | Exempt | |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 335 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 April 2026 |
| Hunters Lodge Retirement Home Caring Premises | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
| Signature Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 November 2024 |
Questions about Old Dalby Pre-School
What is Old Dalby Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Old Dalby Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 20 May 2025.
Is Old Dalby 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 Old Dalby Pre-School last inspected?
Old Dalby Pre-School was last inspected on 20 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Old Dalby 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 Old Dalby Pre-School compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Old Dalby Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Old Dalby 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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