Pre-School @ ST Helens food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Isle of Wight
Pre-School @ ST Helens 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 6 June 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: St Helens Primary School, Broomlands Close, St Helens, PO33 1XH
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Pre-School @ ST Helens among the 1,040 places in Isle of Wight holding top marks, 70% 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 | 1,040 | 70% | ← Pre-School @ ST Helens | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 262 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 31 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 208 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 Pre-School @ ST Helens 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 Pre-School @ ST Helens, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens Primary School - Compass School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| St Helens Post Office Retailers - other | 140 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2025 |
| Sage Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 214 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| St Helens Community Centre - Community Fridge Retailers - other | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Baywatch On The Beach Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Nodes Point Holiday Park Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| The Best Dressed Crab Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Galley Locker Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2023 |
Questions about Pre-School @ ST Helens
What is Pre-School @ ST Helens's food hygiene rating?
Pre-School @ ST Helens has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 6 June 2025.
Is Pre-School @ ST Helens 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 Pre-School @ ST Helens last inspected?
Pre-School @ ST Helens was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isle of Wight Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pre-School @ ST Helens?
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 Pre-School @ ST Helens compare to other places in Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,479 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, and Pre-School @ ST Helens is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Pre-School @ ST Helens 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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