Ramsden Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Chelmsford
Ramsden 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 31 January 2025, 17 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: Village Hall, Dowsett Lane, Ramsden Heath, CM11 1HX
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Ramsden 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% | ← Ramsden 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 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 Ramsden 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 Ramsden Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beauvoir Arms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Hanningfield Reservoir Visitors Centre Essex Wildlife Sales Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Carroll Cupcake Company Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2024 |
| Downham Dairy Barn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
| Downham Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| AQ Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2024 |
| Cafe on the Common Thursdays 12 - 2pm Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Anisha Grange Care Home Caring Premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
Questions about Ramsden Pre School
What is Ramsden Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Ramsden Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 31 January 2025.
Is Ramsden 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 Ramsden Pre School last inspected?
Ramsden Pre School was last inspected on 31 January 2025, 17 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 Ramsden 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 Ramsden 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 Ramsden Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Ramsden 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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