Loxwood Preschool food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chichester
Loxwood Preschool 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 10 February 2023, more than 3 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: Badgers Way, Loxwood, Billingshurst, RH14 0TJ
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Loxwood Preschool among the 1,250 places in Chichester 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 | 1,250 | 95% | ← Loxwood Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 115 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 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 Loxwood Preschool 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 Loxwood Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At Loxwood Primary School School/college/university | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| John Murray Butchers Retailers - other | 294 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Budgens Loxwood Retailers - other | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Onslow Arms Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Wey & Arun Canal Trust Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2022 |
| Loxwood Sports Association Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
Questions about Loxwood Preschool
What is Loxwood Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Loxwood Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 10 February 2023.
Is Loxwood Preschool 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 Loxwood Preschool last inspected?
Loxwood Preschool was last inspected on 10 February 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Loxwood Preschool?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Loxwood Preschool compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Loxwood Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Loxwood Preschool 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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