Norton Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Suffolk
Norton 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 25 September 2025, 9 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: Norton Pre-School Honeywood Corner, Ixworth Road, Norton, IP31 3LE
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Norton Pre-School among the 625 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 625 | 86% | ← Norton Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 121 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 Norton 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 Norton Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Norton service station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Norton Salvation Army Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
Questions about Norton Pre-School
What is Norton Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Norton Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Norton 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 Norton Pre-School last inspected?
Norton Pre-School was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Norton 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 Norton Pre-School compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 730 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Norton Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Norton 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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