Bicknacre Pre School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chelmsford
Bicknacre 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 24 April 2025, 14 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: Priory Primary School, Bicknacre Road, Danbury, CM3 4ES
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Bicknacre Pre School among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← Bicknacre Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 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 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 Bicknacre 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 Bicknacre Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priory Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2024 |
| Bicknacre Memorial Village Hall Other catering premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Kelly Turkeys Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Priory Village Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2023 |
| Jesters Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Jesters Kids Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Jamies Fruit And Veg Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Meatline Bicknacre Limited Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2024 |
Questions about Bicknacre Pre School
What is Bicknacre Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Bicknacre Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Bicknacre 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 Bicknacre Pre School last inspected?
Bicknacre Pre School was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bicknacre 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bicknacre Pre School compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Bicknacre Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Bicknacre 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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