Swimbridge Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Devon
Swimbridge Pre-School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 25 March 2008, more than 18 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: The Old School Rooms, High Street, Swimbridge, EX32 0PR
How it compares in North Devon
In North Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Swimbridge Pre-School sits behind roughly 1,107 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,107 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ← Swimbridge Pre-School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Swimbridge 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 Swimbridge Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jack Russell Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 151 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| Slimming World Franchise School/college/university | 178 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2018 |
| Swallows Day Nursery Caring Premises | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2009 |
| Swimbridge Church Of England Primary School School/college/university | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Swimbridge House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Green Man Cider Manufacturers/packers | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2022 |
| PiQi Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2024 |
| The Vine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2026 |
Questions about Swimbridge Pre-School
What is Swimbridge Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Swimbridge Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by North Devon Council on 25 March 2008.
Is Swimbridge Pre-School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Swimbridge Pre-School last inspected?
Swimbridge Pre-School was last inspected on 25 March 2008, more than 18 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swimbridge Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Swimbridge Pre-School compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Swimbridge Pre-School holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Swimbridge 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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