Horley Forest Preschool food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Reigate and Banstead
Horley Forest Preschool holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 24 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Scout Hall, 34 Bay Close, Horley, RH6 8LF
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
In Reigate and Banstead, 73% of rated places manage a 5, so Horley Forest Preschool sits behind roughly 798 nearby businesses. 8% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 662 | 73% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 8% | ← Horley Forest Preschool | |
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 182 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Horley Forest 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 Horley Forest Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horley Cricket And Hockey Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2020 |
| Horley Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 May 2023 |
| Gatwick Cambridge Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2024 |
| Horley Lawn Tennis Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2020 |
| Airport Local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Amherst House -Care UK Limited Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Horley Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2021 |
Questions about Horley Forest Preschool
What is Horley Forest Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Horley Forest Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 24 September 2024.
Is Horley Forest Preschool safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Horley Forest Preschool last inspected?
Horley Forest Preschool was last inspected on 24 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reigate and Banstead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Horley Forest Preschool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Horley Forest Preschool compare to other places in Reigate and Banstead?
73% of the 912 rated food businesses in Reigate and Banstead hold the top rating of 5, while Horley Forest Preschool holds a 3. 73 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects Horley Forest 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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