Tillingham Preschool food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Maldon
Tillingham 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 12 January 2024, 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: Village Hall, Vicarage Lane, Tillingham, CM0 7TW
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Tillingham Preschool among the 518 places in Maldon holding top marks, 88% 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 | 518 | 88% | ← Tillingham Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 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 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 Tillingham 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 Tillingham Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yogi Store Retailers - other | 82 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| The Cap And Feathers Pub/bar/nightclub | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Fox And Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 175 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Tillingham Cricket Club Other catering premises | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Swaan Care Home Caring Premises | 304 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2025 |
Questions about Tillingham Preschool
What is Tillingham Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Tillingham Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 12 January 2024.
Is Tillingham 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 Tillingham Preschool last inspected?
Tillingham Preschool was last inspected on 12 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tillingham 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Tillingham Preschool compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 589 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Tillingham Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Tillingham 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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