Pippins Montessori Day Nursery And Forest School In Colchest food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Braintree
Pippins Montessori Day Nursery And Forest School In Colchest 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
This is a fresh result: Pippins Montessori Day Nursery And Forest School In Colchest was inspected on 5 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Whites Farm, Bures Road, White Colne, CO6 2QF
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Pippins Montessori Day Nursery And Forest School In Colchest among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Pippins Montessori Day Nursery And Forest School In Colchest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 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 Pippins Montessori Day Nursery And Forest School In Colchest 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 Pippins Montessori Day Nursery And Forest School In Colchest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Loveney Motor Cross Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| Bures Valley Vineyard Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| White Colne Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | Exempt | |
| Ferriers Barn Ltd School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Hadley Ice Cream Van Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2025 |
| Hadleys Hot Chocolate Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 March 2023 |
| Colchester Brewery Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| The Eight Bells PH Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
Questions about Pippins Montessori Day Nursery And Forest School In Colchest
What is Pippins Montessori Day Nursery And Forest School In Colchest's food hygiene rating?
Pippins Montessori Day Nursery And Forest School In Colchest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 5 June 2026.
Is Pippins Montessori Day Nursery And Forest School In Colchest 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 Pippins Montessori Day Nursery And Forest School In Colchest last inspected?
Pippins Montessori Day Nursery And Forest School In Colchest was last inspected on 5 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pippins Montessori Day Nursery And Forest School In Colchest?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Pippins Montessori Day Nursery And Forest School In Colchest compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Pippins Montessori Day Nursery And Forest School In Colchest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Pippins Montessori Day Nursery And Forest School In Colchest 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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