Noahs Ark Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bath and North East Somerset
Noahs Ark 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 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Noah's Ark Preschool, Farrington Road, Paulton, BS39 7LW
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Noahs Ark Pre-School among the 1,260 places in Bath and North East Somerset holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,260 | 73% | ← Noahs Ark Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 265 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 163 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 110 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 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 Noahs Ark 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 Noahs Ark Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper Lane Day Nursery School/college/university | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Paulton Village Larder Other catering premises | 318 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2024 |
| Goldenfields Takeaway/sandwich shop | 322 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Books And Cooks Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| D & M Catering Mobile caterer | 409 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2026 |
| Paulton Junior School (Edwards And Ward) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Purnell Sports Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2024 |
| Purnells Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about Noahs Ark Pre-School
What is Noahs Ark Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Noahs Ark Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 23 September 2024.
Is Noahs Ark 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 Noahs Ark Pre-School last inspected?
Noahs Ark Pre-School was last inspected on 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Noahs Ark Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Noahs Ark Pre-School compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,731 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Noahs Ark Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Noahs Ark 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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