Doddinghurst Community Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Brentwood
Doddinghurst Community 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 2 July 2018, more than 8 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: Village Hall, Church Lane, Doddinghurst, CM15 0NJ
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Doddinghurst Community Pre-School among the 553 places in Brentwood 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 | 553 | 83% | ← Doddinghurst Community Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 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 Doddinghurst Community 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 Doddinghurst Community Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Consensus Support Services Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2025 |
| Doddinghurst Infant School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2025 |
| Priest House Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Chuckles Breakfast And After School Club Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Doddinghurst Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| A.S.K Wines Retailers - other | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2020 |
| Kervan Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Fleur Essence Flowers Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2021 |
Questions about Doddinghurst Community Pre-School
What is Doddinghurst Community Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Doddinghurst Community Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 2 July 2018.
Is Doddinghurst Community 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 Doddinghurst Community Pre-School last inspected?
Doddinghurst Community Pre-School was last inspected on 2 July 2018, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Doddinghurst Community 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Doddinghurst Community Pre-School compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Doddinghurst Community Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Doddinghurst Community 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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