Bellinge Community Pre - School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Northamptonshire
Bellinge Community 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 20 January 2026, 5 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: Bellinge Community Centre, Fieldmill Square, Bellinge, NN3 9AQ
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Bellinge Community Pre - School among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Bellinge Community Pre - School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Bellinge Community 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 Bellinge Community Pre - School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellinge Community House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2022 |
| Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Billing Service Station Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Breakfast & Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| BGN Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| ATC Healthcare Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2023 |
| Butterwick Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Bellinge Community Pre - School
What is Bellinge Community Pre - School's food hygiene rating?
Bellinge Community Pre - School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 20 January 2026.
Is Bellinge Community 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 Bellinge Community Pre - School last inspected?
Bellinge Community Pre - School was last inspected on 20 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bellinge Community Pre - School?
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 Bellinge Community Pre - School compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Bellinge Community Pre - School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Bellinge Community 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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