KES Childcare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Herefordshire
KES Childcare holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 16 May 2025, 13 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: Kingstone High School, HR2 9HJ
How it compares in Herefordshire
In Herefordshire, 78% of rated places manage a 5, so KES Childcare sits behind roughly 1,217 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,217 | 78% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ← KES Childcare | |
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 KES Childcare 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 KES Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingstone and Thruxton Primary School - Miquill Catering Ltd School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2023 |
| Kingstone High School - Miquill Catering Ltd School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
| Little Acorns Day Nursery Caring Premises | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Golden Oldies @ Kingstone Village Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2023 |
| ETL Spring Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2014 |
| The Bull Ring Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 December 2025 |
| K S Stores Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 14 September 2022 |
| Kingstone Kafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
Questions about KES Childcare
What is KES Childcare's food hygiene rating?
KES Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Herefordshire Council on 16 May 2025.
Is KES Childcare safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was KES Childcare last inspected?
KES Childcare was last inspected on 16 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at KES Childcare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 KES Childcare compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, while KES Childcare holds a 4. 214 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects KES Childcare 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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