Paddington Pre School Stage Two food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Sussex
Paddington Pre School Stage Two 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 2 October 2025, 9 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: The Old Court House, College Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 3LS
How it compares in Mid Sussex
That puts Paddington Pre School Stage Two among the 1,031 places in Mid Sussex holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,031 | 83% | ← Paddington Pre School Stage Two | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 59 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 116 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 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 Paddington Pre School Stage Two 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 Paddington Pre School Stage Two, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Kids Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Cranston House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 165 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2022 |
| Little Chums Pre School Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2024 |
| Little Chums Pre School Caring Premises | 437 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Busy Bees At East Grinstead Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2025 |
| Play Town Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 January 2025 |
| All Kids School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Chartwells At Blackwell Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
Questions about Paddington Pre School Stage Two
What is Paddington Pre School Stage Two's food hygiene rating?
Paddington Pre School Stage Two has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Sussex Council on 2 October 2025.
Is Paddington Pre School Stage Two 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 Paddington Pre School Stage Two last inspected?
Paddington Pre School Stage Two was last inspected on 2 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Sussex Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Paddington Pre School Stage Two?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Paddington Pre School Stage Two compare to other places in Mid Sussex?
83% of the 1,248 rated food businesses in Mid Sussex hold the top rating of 5, and Paddington Pre School Stage Two is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Sussex Council inspects Paddington Pre School Stage Two 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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