Long Bennington Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Kesteven
Long Bennington 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 7 January 2026, 6 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: St James Hall, Main Road, Long Bennington, NG23 5DJ
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Long Bennington Pre-School among the 916 places in South Kesteven 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Long Bennington Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 Long Bennington 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 Long Bennington Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Co-op Long Bennington Food Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Sharricks Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| The Royal Oak Pub/bar/nightclub | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Ashiana Takeaway/sandwich shop | 26 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 June 2026 |
| Baker's at sixtytwo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 26 yards away | 4 - Good | 12 August 2025 |
| Whittakers Bar and Restaurant Pub/bar/nightclub | 36 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Kings Farm Day Nursery Ltd Caring Premises | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Ayrshire House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Long Bennington Pre-School
What is Long Bennington Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Long Bennington Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 7 January 2026.
Is Long Bennington 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 Long Bennington Pre-School last inspected?
Long Bennington Pre-School was last inspected on 7 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Long Bennington 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 Long Bennington Pre-School compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Long Bennington Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Long Bennington 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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