Barn-A-B's Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Devon
Barn-A-B's 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 November 2010, more than 15 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: Our Lady's Catholic Primary School, Chanters Hill, Barnstaple, EX32 8DN
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Barn-A-B's Pre-School among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Barn-A-B's Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 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 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 Barn-A-B's 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 Barn-A-B's Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compass Group (Chartwells) School/college/university | 176 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Barnstaple Bowling Club Other catering premises | 269 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2008 |
| Children's Summer Club Other catering premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2018 |
| Inspire South West Other catering premises | 369 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2017 |
| D (RDY) Squadron Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2010 |
| Frankmarsh Stores Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2016 |
| Clayfield Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Greenfields Respite And Day Service Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2010 |
Questions about Barn-A-B's Pre-School
What is Barn-A-B's Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Barn-A-B's Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 25 November 2010.
Is Barn-A-B's 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 Barn-A-B's Pre-School last inspected?
Barn-A-B's Pre-School was last inspected on 25 November 2010, more than 15 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 Barn-A-B's 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 Barn-A-B's 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, and Barn-A-B's Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Barn-A-B's 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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