Rowhedge Under 5's Preschool food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Colchester
Rowhedge Under 5's Preschool 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 1 October 2020, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
96% of rated food businesses in Colchester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Colchester ratings →
Address: Rowhedge Village Hall, Rectory Road, Rowhedge, CO5 7HR
How this rating has changed
Rowhedge Under 5's Preschool was re-inspected on 1 October 2020 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1 October 2020 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Rowhedge Under 5's Preschool among the 1,225 places in Colchester holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,225 | 90% | ← Rowhedge Under 5's Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 284 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 Rowhedge Under 5's Preschool 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 Rowhedge Under 5's Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baked by Yves Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2021 |
| Cleaveland Lodge Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Aveley Lodge Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Barrells of Wivenhoe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Brunch Brunch Baby Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2026 |
| Bolivian Pastries Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Rowhedge Under 5's Preschool
What is Rowhedge Under 5's Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Rowhedge Under 5's Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 1 October 2020.
Is Rowhedge Under 5's Preschool 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 Rowhedge Under 5's Preschool last inspected?
Rowhedge Under 5's Preschool was last inspected on 1 October 2020, more than 5 years 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 Rowhedge Under 5's Preschool?
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 Rowhedge Under 5's Preschool compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Rowhedge Under 5's Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Rowhedge Under 5's Preschool 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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