Earlybirds Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Winchester City
Earlybirds 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 6 February 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: Newtown Soberton Infant School, Church Road, Newtown, PO17 6LJ
How it compares in Winchester City
That puts Earlybirds Pre-School among the 966 places in Winchester City holding top marks, 89% 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 | 966 | 89% | ← Earlybirds Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 85 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 Earlybirds 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 Earlybirds Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active8 Minds Newtown Soberton Wraparound Care School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Newtown Soberton Infant School School/college/university | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Horse And Jockey Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
Questions about Earlybirds Pre-School
What is Earlybirds Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Earlybirds Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Winchester City Council on 6 February 2026.
Is Earlybirds 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 Earlybirds Pre-School last inspected?
Earlybirds Pre-School was last inspected on 6 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Winchester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Earlybirds Pre-School?
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 Earlybirds Pre-School compare to other places in Winchester City?
89% of the 1,084 rated food businesses in Winchester City hold the top rating of 5, and Earlybirds Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Winchester City Council inspects Earlybirds 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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