Coombes Community Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Hertfordshire
Coombes Community 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 13 October 2025, 8 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: Coombes Community Centre Burns Road, Royston, SG8 5PT
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Coombes Community Pre School among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Coombes Community Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 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 Coombes Community 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 Coombes Community Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Little Foodies Cambridge School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2024 |
| Royston BMX Racing Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 34 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2015 |
| Savills Catering at Mary Barfield House Caring Premises | 94 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Simms to go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Royston Evangelical Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2021 |
| Hotel Chocolat Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Cravin Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Royston Station News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2015 |
Questions about Coombes Community Pre School
What is Coombes Community Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Coombes Community Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 13 October 2025.
Is Coombes Community 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 Coombes Community Pre School last inspected?
Coombes Community Pre School was last inspected on 13 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Coombes Community 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Coombes Community Pre School compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Coombes Community Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Coombes Community 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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