Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ashford
Great Chart and Singleton 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 12 June 2025, 13 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: Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School Singleton Village Hall Hoxton Close, Singleton, TN23 5LB
How it compares in Ashford
That puts Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School among the 1,039 places in Ashford holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,039 | 89% | ← Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 106 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 Great Chart and Singleton 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 Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Op Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2025 |
| Anatolia Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Chilmington Management Organisation Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2024 |
| Carla's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
Questions about Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School
What is Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashford Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Great Chart and Singleton 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 Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School last inspected?
Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Great Chart and Singleton 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 Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School compare to other places in Ashford?
89% of the 1,162 rated food businesses in Ashford hold the top rating of 5, and Great Chart and Singleton Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashford Council inspects Great Chart and Singleton 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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