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Climbing Bears Pre-School food hygiene rating

School/college/university · Chichester

Climbing Bears 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 13 October 2023, more than 2 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: Newpound Lane, Wisborough Green, Billingshurst, RH14 0EE

How it compares in Chichester

That puts Climbing Bears Pre-School 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.

Every rated food business in Chichester
5 out of 5 1,250 95% ← Climbing Bears Pre-School
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

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 Climbing Bears 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 Climbing Bears Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.

Business Distance Rating Inspected
Chartwells At Wisborough Green Primary School School/college/university at this address 5 - Very good 11 March 2025
Premier Education Caring Premises at this address 5 - Very good 27 March 2025
The Three Crowns Pub/bar/nightclub 184 yards away 5 - Very good 28 January 2026
Cricketers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub 210 yards away 5 - Very good 25 February 2026
Old Mill Café Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 255 yards away 5 - Very good 27 March 2025
Wisborough Green Stores And Post Office Retailers - other 0.3 miles away 1 - Major improvement necessary 21 May 2026
Farmer's Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 24 July 2024
Ramblers Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen 0.6 miles away 5 - Very good 24 July 2024

Questions about Climbing Bears Pre-School

What is Climbing Bears Pre-School's food hygiene rating?

Climbing Bears Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 13 October 2023.

Is Climbing Bears 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 Climbing Bears Pre-School last inspected?

Climbing Bears Pre-School was last inspected on 13 October 2023, more than 2 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 Climbing Bears 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 Climbing Bears Pre-School compare to other places in Chichester?

95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Climbing Bears Pre-School is one of them.

Who decides the rating?

Chichester Council inspects Climbing Bears 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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Climbing Bears Pre-School is one of 33 rated food businesses in Billingshurst. See every hygiene rating in Billingshurst

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