Snapdragons Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Torridge
Snapdragons Pre-School 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
The rating dates from 12 February 2015, more than 11 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: Jackets Lane, Northam, Bideford, EX39 1HT
How it compares in Torridge
That puts Snapdragons Pre-School among the 581 places in Torridge holding top marks, 86% 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 | 581 | 86% | ← Snapdragons Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 59 | 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 94 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 Snapdragons 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 Snapdragons Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bideford Blues Kitchen Other catering premises | 368 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Golden Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Marshford Organic Foods Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 February 2024 |
| Bluebell House Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Bidna House Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| A Slice Of Life Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Cabana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Country Cousins Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
Questions about Snapdragons Pre-School
What is Snapdragons Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Snapdragons Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torridge Council on 12 February 2015.
Is Snapdragons 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Snapdragons Pre-School last inspected?
Snapdragons Pre-School was last inspected on 12 February 2015, more than 11 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 Snapdragons Pre-School?
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 Snapdragons Pre-School compare to other places in Torridge?
86% of the 679 rated food businesses in Torridge hold the top rating of 5, and Snapdragons Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torridge Council inspects Snapdragons 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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