Paintbox Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Cambridgeshire
Paintbox 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
The rating dates from 13 February 2026, 4 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Sutton Primary School, The Brook, Sutton, CB6 2QQ
How it compares in East Cambridgeshire
That puts Paintbox Pre-School among the 579 places in East Cambridgeshire holding top marks, 83% 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 | 579 | 83% | ← Paintbox Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 91 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 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 Paintbox 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 Paintbox Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Education Caring Premises | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2023 |
| Nellies Community Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 276 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2025 |
| Joy Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| Sun Rise Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| Sutton & District Conservative Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 December 2021 |
| The Chequers Pub/bar/nightclub | 291 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Tiddley Tots Day Care Caring Premises | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2021 |
| Sutton CE (VC) Primary School School/college/university | 405 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
Questions about Paintbox Pre-School
What is Paintbox Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Paintbox Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Cambridgeshire Council on 13 February 2026.
Is Paintbox 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 Paintbox Pre-School last inspected?
Paintbox Pre-School was last inspected on 13 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Paintbox Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Paintbox Pre-School compare to other places in East Cambridgeshire?
83% of the 697 rated food businesses in East Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Paintbox Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Cambridgeshire Council inspects Paintbox 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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