The Railway Children Kindergarden food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Reigate and Banstead
The Railway Children Kindergarden 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 24 April 2021, more than 5 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: Station House, Bunbury Way, Epsom Downs, KT17 4JP
How it compares in Reigate and Banstead
That puts The Railway Children Kindergarden among the 662 places in Reigate and Banstead holding top marks, 73% 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 | 662 | 73% | ← The Railway Children Kindergarden | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 73 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 183 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 The Railway Children Kindergarden 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 The Railway Children Kindergarden, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amani Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Bridge Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2025 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Burgh Heath Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2014 |
| Burgh Heath Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2019 |
Questions about The Railway Children Kindergarden
What is The Railway Children Kindergarden's food hygiene rating?
The Railway Children Kindergarden has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reigate and Banstead Council on 24 April 2021.
Is The Railway Children Kindergarden 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 The Railway Children Kindergarden last inspected?
The Railway Children Kindergarden was last inspected on 24 April 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reigate and Banstead Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Railway Children Kindergarden?
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 The Railway Children Kindergarden compare to other places in Reigate and Banstead?
73% of the 911 rated food businesses in Reigate and Banstead hold the top rating of 5, and The Railway Children Kindergarden is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reigate and Banstead Council inspects The Railway Children Kindergarden 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch The Railway Children Kindergarden and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
The Railway Children Kindergarden is one of 24 rated food businesses in Epsom Downs. See every hygiene rating in Epsom Downs →
Reigate and Banstead inspects and rates 1,094 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Reigate and Banstead →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →