Swarland Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Northumberland
Swarland 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
The rating dates from 18 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Leamington Lane, Swarland, Northumberland, NE65 9JP
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Swarland Pre-School among the 2,779 places in Northumberland 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 | 2,779 | 90% | ← Swarland Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 397 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 Swarland 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 Swarland Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swarland Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Swarland Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Swarland Village Hall Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| Nelsons (Swarland) Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| The Jubilee Hall Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Cook & Barker Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection |
Questions about Swarland Pre-School
What is Swarland Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Swarland Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 18 February 2020.
Is Swarland 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 Swarland Pre-School last inspected?
Swarland Pre-School was last inspected on 18 February 2020, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Swarland 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 Swarland Pre-School compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,077 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Swarland Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Swarland 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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