Battledown Centre For Children And Families food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Cheltenham
Battledown Centre For Children And Families 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 16 September 2024, 21 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: Battledown Childrens Centre, Harp Hill, Charlton Kings, GL52 6PZ
How it compares in Cheltenham
That puts Battledown Centre For Children And Families among the 909 places in Cheltenham holding top marks, 89% 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 | 909 | 89% | ← Battledown Centre For Children And Families | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 88 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 61 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 Battledown Centre For Children And Families 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 Battledown Centre For Children And Families, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badger Towers Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2024 |
| Aspire Foundation Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| Blossom Lodge Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Ashbourne Day Nursery At Cheltenham Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Ashley Manor School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Busy Bees At Cheltenham Prestbury Road Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| 33 The Rum Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2023 |
| Busy Bees In Cheltenham, Wellington Road Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
Questions about Battledown Centre For Children And Families
What is Battledown Centre For Children And Families's food hygiene rating?
Battledown Centre For Children And Families has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cheltenham Council on 16 September 2024.
Is Battledown Centre For Children And Families 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 Battledown Centre For Children And Families last inspected?
Battledown Centre For Children And Families was last inspected on 16 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cheltenham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Battledown Centre For Children And Families?
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 Battledown Centre For Children And Families compare to other places in Cheltenham?
89% of the 1,019 rated food businesses in Cheltenham hold the top rating of 5, and Battledown Centre For Children And Families is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cheltenham Council inspects Battledown Centre For Children And Families 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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