Springboard Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chelmsford
Springboard 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 9 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: Springfield Park Baptist Church, Springfield Park Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6EB
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Springboard Pre-School among the 1,344 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,344 | 92% | ← Springboard Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 85 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 143 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 Springboard 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 Springboard Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Stores Retailers - other | 240 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| Byron News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Ashlyns Organics Limited School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Boswell House Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Bright Horizons Chelmsford Day Nursery \& Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
Questions about Springboard Pre-School
What is Springboard Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Springboard Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 9 December 2025.
Is Springboard 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 Springboard Pre-School last inspected?
Springboard Pre-School was last inspected on 9 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Springboard 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 Springboard Pre-School compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Springboard Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Springboard 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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