The Beeches Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Colchester
The Beeches 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 10 October 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: 136 St Andrews Avenue, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3AQ
How it compares in Colchester
That puts The Beeches Pre-School among the 1,200 places in Colchester 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 | 1,200 | 89% | ← The Beeches Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 83 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 50 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 302 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 The Beeches 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 The Beeches Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYS Care Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2023 |
| Angelina's Day Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2026 |
| Ant and Chid Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Cafe Lato Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Big Up Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Cafe & Ice cream Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Bambu Vietnamese Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2025 |
| Aldi Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2024 |
Questions about The Beeches Pre-School
What is The Beeches Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
The Beeches Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 10 October 2024.
Is The Beeches 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 The Beeches Pre-School last inspected?
The Beeches Pre-School was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Beeches Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Beeches Pre-School compare to other places in Colchester?
89% of the 1,349 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and The Beeches Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects The Beeches 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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