Montessori Pre-school food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Stockton On Tees
Montessori 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 25 September 2025, 9 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: 462 Thornaby Road, TS17 8QL
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Montessori Pre-school among the 1,362 places in Stockton On Tees holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,362 | 95% | ← Montessori Pre-school | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 131 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 Montessori 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 Montessori Pre-school, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bader Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
| Big Shawarmz Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2024 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2024 |
| Allensway Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| Best-One Vulcan Way Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Buddys Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Baxter Storey c/o Caterpillar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2024 |
Questions about Montessori Pre-school
What is Montessori Pre-school's food hygiene rating?
Montessori Pre-school has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 25 September 2025.
Is Montessori 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 Montessori Pre-school last inspected?
Montessori Pre-school was last inspected on 25 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockton On Tees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Montessori 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 Montessori Pre-school compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
95% of the 1,433 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, and Montessori Pre-school is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Montessori 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.
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 Montessori Pre-school 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
Montessori Pre-school is one of 141 rated food businesses in Thornaby. See every hygiene rating in Thornaby →
Stockton On Tees inspects and rates 1,564 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Stockton On Tees →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.stockton.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 →