Knossington And Somerby Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Melton
Knossington And Somerby 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
This is a fresh result: Knossington And Somerby Pre-School was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Village Hall, Main Street, Knossington, LE15 8LT
How it compares in Melton
That puts Knossington And Somerby Pre-School among the 398 places in Melton holding top marks, 85% 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 | 398 | 85% | ← Knossington And Somerby Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 73 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 Knossington And Somerby 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 Knossington And Somerby Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fox & Hounds Pub/bar/nightclub | 100 yards away | 4 - Good | 8 May 2025 |
| The Grange Therapeutic School School/college/university | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Gates Garden Centre & Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Hambleton Farms Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Cavners Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Holland And Barrett Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about Knossington And Somerby Pre-School
What is Knossington And Somerby Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Knossington And Somerby Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Knossington And Somerby 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 Knossington And Somerby Pre-School last inspected?
Knossington And Somerby Pre-School was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Knossington And Somerby Pre-School?
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 Knossington And Somerby Pre-School compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Knossington And Somerby Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Knossington And Somerby 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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