Chawton Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Hampshire
Chawton 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 17 May 2022, more than 4 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: Chawton Village Hall Winchester Road Chawton Alton GU34 1SJ, GU34 1SJ
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Chawton Pre-School among the 803 places in East Hampshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 803 | 84% | ← Chawton Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 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 Chawton 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 Chawton Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Kitchen Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 June 2026 |
| Chawton Park Indoor Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2023 |
| Alton Social Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2023 |
| SLM F&B LTD at Alton Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Into The Wild Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2020 |
| Alton Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2017 |
Questions about Chawton Pre-School
What is Chawton Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Chawton Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 17 May 2022.
Is Chawton 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 Chawton Pre-School last inspected?
Chawton Pre-School was last inspected on 17 May 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chawton 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 Chawton Pre-School compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Chawton Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Chawton 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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