High Wych Pre School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · East Hertfordshire
High Wych 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 12 December 2025, 7 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: The Bullfields Centre, Cutforth Road, Sawbridgeworth, CM21 9EA
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts High Wych Pre School among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← High Wych Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 High Wych 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 High Wych Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reedings Junior School School/college/university | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| @phuket Thai Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 343 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Rumbles Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Shell Waitrose Retailers - other | 400 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Mandeville Jmi School School/college/university | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| George Fourth Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2024 |
| Dorringtons PE74FHM Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
Questions about High Wych Pre School
What is High Wych Pre School's food hygiene rating?
High Wych Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 12 December 2025.
Is High Wych 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 High Wych Pre School last inspected?
High Wych Pre School was last inspected on 12 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at High Wych 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does High Wych Pre School compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and High Wych Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects High Wych 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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