First Class Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Suffolk
First Class 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
This is a fresh result: First Class Pre School was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Houldsworth Valley County Primary School, Rowley Drive, Newmarket, CB8 0PU
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts First Class Pre School among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← First Class Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 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 First Class 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 First Class Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink at Houldsworth Valley Primary S School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Colourbox Montessori School Caring Premises | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
| Mr Greek Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 271 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Newmarket Operatic Music & Dramatic Pub/bar/nightclub | 352 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2011 |
| Coffee World (UK) Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2020 |
| Eat Like Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2026 |
| New Zayka Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2026 |
| Colourbox Montessori Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2026 |
Questions about First Class Pre School
What is First Class Pre School's food hygiene rating?
First Class Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 3 June 2026.
Is First Class 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 First Class Pre School last inspected?
First Class Pre School was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First Class Pre School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 First Class Pre School compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and First Class Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects First Class 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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