The Salvation Army Ladybird Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Cambridgeshire
The Salvation Army Ladybird Preschool 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 6 November 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: Histon Salvation Army Church Impington Lane, Impington, CB24 9LT
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts The Salvation Army Ladybird Preschool among the 1,063 places in South Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 87% 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← The Salvation Army Ladybird Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 119 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 96 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 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 The Salvation Army Ladybird Preschool 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.
Questions about The Salvation Army Ladybird Preschool
What is The Salvation Army Ladybird Preschool's food hygiene rating?
The Salvation Army Ladybird Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 6 November 2025.
Is The Salvation Army Ladybird Preschool 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 The Salvation Army Ladybird Preschool last inspected?
The Salvation Army Ladybird Preschool was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Salvation Army Ladybird Preschool?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Salvation Army Ladybird Preschool compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,220 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Salvation Army Ladybird Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects The Salvation Army Ladybird Preschool 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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