Branston Little Pickles Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Kesteven
Branston Little Pickles 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 20 October 2010, more than 15 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: Branston Infant School, Beech Road, LN4 1PR
How it compares in North Kesteven
That puts Branston Little Pickles Pre-School among the 860 places in North Kesteven holding top marks, 93% 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 | 860 | 93% | ← Branston Little Pickles Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 55 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 52 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 Branston Little Pickles 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 Branston Little Pickles Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branston CoE Infant School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2017 |
| Big Pickles School/college/university | 44 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2012 |
| Home Curries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 199 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 July 2025 |
| Mamoo's Branston Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 August 2024 |
| Branston & Mere Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Branston Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Branston (Lincoln) Home Guard Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2013 |
| Branston Community Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about Branston Little Pickles Pre-School
What is Branston Little Pickles Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Branston Little Pickles Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Kesteven Council on 20 October 2010.
Is Branston Little Pickles 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 Branston Little Pickles Pre-School last inspected?
Branston Little Pickles Pre-School was last inspected on 20 October 2010, more than 15 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Branston Little Pickles 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 Branston Little Pickles Pre-School compare to other places in North Kesteven?
93% of the 924 rated food businesses in North Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Branston Little Pickles Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Kesteven Council inspects Branston Little Pickles 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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