Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Suffolk
Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham) 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 16 July 2019, more than 6 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: Cygnets Childcare Cygnets Childcare Creche, Stanningfield Road, Great Whelnetham, IP30 0UA
How it compares in West Suffolk
That puts Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham) among the 1,349 places in West Suffolk holding top marks, 91% 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 | 1,349 | 91% | ← Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham) 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 Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Whelnetham Church of England School School/college/university | 84 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 July 2025 |
| Slimming World at Great Whelnetham Retailers - other | 197 yards away | Exempt | |
| Hennessey Home & Garden Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 12 June 2025 |
| Thomas Peatling Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2019 |
| Sicklesmere Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Rushbrooke Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2025 |
Questions about Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham)
What is Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham)'s food hygiene rating?
Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Suffolk Council on 16 July 2019.
Is Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham) 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 Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham) last inspected?
Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham) was last inspected on 16 July 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham) compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Cygnets Childcare (Whelnetham) 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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