Sutton St James Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Holland
Sutton St James Pre-School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 30 January 2026, 5 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: Bells Drove The Unit, Sutton St James, Spalding, PE12 0JG
How it compares in South Holland
In South Holland, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Sutton St James Pre-School sits behind roughly 614 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 614 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← Sutton St James Pre-School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Sutton St James 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 Sutton St James Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlie-quinn farm shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Sutton St James CP School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2024 |
| Sutton St James Convenience Store Retailers - other | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2024 |
| N W Roffe & Daughters Retailers - other | 298 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Sutton St. James Village Hall Other catering premises | 310 yards away | Exempt | |
| Sutton St James Baptist Church Other catering premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2023 |
Questions about Sutton St James Pre-School
What is Sutton St James Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Sutton St James Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by South Holland Council on 30 January 2026.
Is Sutton St James Pre-School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sutton St James Pre-School last inspected?
Sutton St James Pre-School was last inspected on 30 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Holland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sutton St James Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sutton St James Pre-School compare to other places in South Holland?
86% of the 711 rated food businesses in South Holland hold the top rating of 5, while Sutton St James Pre-School holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
South Holland Council inspects Sutton St James 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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