Abbotsham And Alwington Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Torridge
Abbotsham And Alwington 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 13 December 2016, more than 9 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: Abbotsham Village Hall, Abbotsham, Bideford, EX39 5AP
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Abbotsham And Alwington Pre School among the 578 places in Torridge holding top marks, 85% 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 | 578 | 85% | ← Abbotsham And Alwington Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 61 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
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 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 Abbotsham And Alwington 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 Abbotsham And Alwington Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2016 |
| Brewers Fayre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Grampys Sweet Treats Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2022 |
| Jans Diner Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2025 |
| Lidl Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Asda Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2026 |
| Asda Walmart Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Abbotsham And Alwington Pre School
What is Abbotsham And Alwington Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Abbotsham And Alwington Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 13 December 2016.
Is Abbotsham And Alwington 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 Abbotsham And Alwington Pre School last inspected?
Abbotsham And Alwington Pre School was last inspected on 13 December 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Abbotsham And Alwington 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 Abbotsham And Alwington Pre School compare to other places in Torridge?
85% of the 678 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Abbotsham And Alwington Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Abbotsham And Alwington 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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