shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Babergh
shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE 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
This is a fresh result: shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE was inspected on 10 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Shotley Kidzone Pre School. Shotley Kidzone Pre, Shotley Primary School, Main Road, IP9 1NR
How it compares in Babergh
That puts shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 696 | 86% | ← shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE 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 shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2025 |
| Shotley Primary School - ASSET Nourish School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Lasan Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Deck 1853 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2024 |
| RNLI Sales Ltd Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2022 |
| Alma Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Globe Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Harwich Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2025 |
Questions about shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE
What is shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE's food hygiene rating?
shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 10 June 2026.
Is shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE 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 shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE last inspected?
shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE was last inspected on 10 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE?
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 shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects shotley Kidzone - FOODZONE 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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