Ide Hill Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Sevenoaks
Ide Hill 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
This is a fresh result: Ide Hill Pre-School was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Ide Hill Village Hall, Ide Hill, Kent, TN14 6JG
How it compares in Sevenoaks
That puts Ide Hill Pre-School among the 669 places in Sevenoaks holding top marks, 78% 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 | 669 | 78% | ← Ide Hill Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 118 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 104 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 Ide Hill 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 Ide Hill Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Cock Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Henden Manor Estates Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Stable Tea Rooms And Shop At Emmetts Gardens Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| The Montreal Estate Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2025 |
| The Pheasant Plucker Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
Questions about Ide Hill Pre-School
What is Ide Hill Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Ide Hill Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Sevenoaks Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Ide Hill 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 Ide Hill Pre-School last inspected?
Ide Hill Pre-School was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Sevenoaks Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ide Hill 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 Ide Hill Pre-School compare to other places in Sevenoaks?
78% of the 853 rated food businesses in Sevenoaks hold the top rating of 5, and Ide Hill Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Sevenoaks Council inspects Ide Hill 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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