St Marys Under 5 Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dartford
St Marys Under 5 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 16 July 2025, 11 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: Stone Recreation Ground, Hayes Road, Horns Cross, DA9 9DQ
How it compares in Dartford
That puts St Marys Under 5 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% | ← St Marys Under 5 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 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 St Marys Under 5 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 St Marys Under 5 Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abi Minimarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Beviqua Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Caterplus @ Strawberry Hill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Dartford Valley Rugby Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2024 |
| Dartford Travelodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Buenasado Argentine Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Carluccio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
Questions about St Marys Under 5 Pre-School
What is St Marys Under 5 Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
St Marys Under 5 Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dartford Council on 16 July 2025.
Is St Marys Under 5 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 St Marys Under 5 Pre-School last inspected?
St Marys Under 5 Pre-School was last inspected on 16 July 2025, 11 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 St Marys Under 5 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 St Marys Under 5 Pre-School compare to other places in Dartford?
77% of the 923 rated food businesses in Dartford hold the top rating of 5, and St Marys Under 5 Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dartford Council inspects St Marys Under 5 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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