Sunflowers Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
Sunflowers Preschool 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 6 October 2023, more than 2 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.
Address: St Andrews Hall, Preston Grove, Yeovil, BA20 2BQ
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Sunflowers Preschool among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 4,825 | 87% | ← Sunflowers Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Sunflowers 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 Sunflowers Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooksons Court Caring Premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Bamboo Garden Chinese Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 245 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Beehive Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Appletree Children's Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Continental Foods Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2021 |
| Deli Cabin Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| ASK Italian also trades as Coco Di Mama Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Sunflowers Preschool
What is Sunflowers Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Sunflowers Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 6 October 2023.
Is Sunflowers 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sunflowers Preschool last inspected?
Sunflowers Preschool was last inspected on 6 October 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sunflowers 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 Sunflowers Preschool compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Sunflowers Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Sunflowers 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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