Birchanger Butterflies Preschool food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Uttlesford
Birchanger Butterflies Preschool 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 27 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Nursery, Birchanger Primary School, Birchwood, CM23 5QF
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Birchanger Butterflies Preschool among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Birchanger Butterflies Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 Birchanger Butterflies Preschool 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 Birchanger Butterflies Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birchanger C of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Burger King Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Chopstix Brand Europe Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| H@me And Eat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 April 2024 |
| Birchwood High School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Forest Hall Academy School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Dorringtons Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| All Saints C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
Questions about Birchanger Butterflies Preschool
What is Birchanger Butterflies Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Birchanger Butterflies Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 27 September 2024.
Is Birchanger Butterflies Preschool 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 Birchanger Butterflies Preschool last inspected?
Birchanger Butterflies Preschool was last inspected on 27 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Birchanger Butterflies Preschool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Birchanger Butterflies Preschool compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Birchanger Butterflies Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Birchanger Butterflies Preschool 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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