Castle Hill Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Basingstoke and Deane
Castle Hill 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
This is a fresh result: Castle Hill Pre-School was inspected on 12 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Fort Hill Community School, Kenilworth Road, Basingstoke, RG23 8JQ
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Castle Hill Pre-School among the 778 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% 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 | 778 | 75% | ← Castle Hill Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 256 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 Castle Hill 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 Castle Hill Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Of The Good Shepherd Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2020 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Basingstoke Snooker Club / Academy Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Chef Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| Cornerstone Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Amigo Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2024 |
Questions about Castle Hill Pre-School
What is Castle Hill Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Castle Hill Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Castle Hill 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 Castle Hill Pre-School last inspected?
Castle Hill Pre-School was last inspected on 12 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Castle Hill 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 Castle Hill Pre-School compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,040 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and Castle Hill Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Castle Hill 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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