Herons' Preschool food hygiene rating
School/college/university · South Cambridgeshire
Herons' Preschool holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Herons' Preschool was inspected on 16 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Herons Preschool Denny End Road, Waterbeach, CB25 9PB
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Herons' Preschool among the 1,062 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← Herons' Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 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 Herons' 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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Herons' Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Brewery Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| The Beach Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 313 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 February 2025 |
| Co-Operative Retail Services Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Lunchtime Company Ltd @ Waterbeach Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Waterbeach After School Play Scheme Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Waterbeach Community Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2025 |
| Premier Wraparound Care at Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 23 November 2021 |
| Cafe Eddies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
Questions about Herons' Preschool
What is Herons' Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Herons' Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 16 June 2026.
Is Herons' 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Herons' Preschool last inspected?
Herons' Preschool was last inspected on 16 June 2026, within the last month. 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 Herons' Preschool?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Herons' Preschool compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Herons' Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Herons' 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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