Christchurch Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dartford
Christchurch 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 6 May 2026, 2 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: Christ Church Parish Hall, Christchurch Road, Dartford, DA1 3DH
How it compares in Dartford
That puts Christchurch Pre-School among the 713 places in Dartford holding top marks, 77% 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 | 713 | 77% | ← Christchurch Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
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 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 Christchurch 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 Christchurch Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Britannia Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 393 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Broomhill Playgroup Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2023 |
| Bird In Hand Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Blue Star Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2026 |
| Aces Express Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Asda Living - The Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2024 |
| Cafeology @ Fairfield Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Bobo & Cha Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
Questions about Christchurch Pre-School
What is Christchurch Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Christchurch Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 6 May 2026.
Is Christchurch 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 Christchurch Pre-School last inspected?
Christchurch Pre-School was last inspected on 6 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dartford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Christchurch 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 Christchurch Pre-School compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and Christchurch Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects Christchurch 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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