Lydlynch Pre-School Limited food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Lydlynch Pre-School Limited 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 7 November 2024, 20 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: Lydlynch Road, Totton, Southampton, SO40 3DW
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Lydlynch Pre-School Limited among the 1,153 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Lydlynch Pre-School Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 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 Lydlynch Pre-School Limited 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 Lydlynch Pre-School Limited, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abm Catering at Lydlynch Infant School School/college/university | 47 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Forest Park Primary School School/college/university | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| Abm Catering at Abbotswood Junior School School/college/university | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Totton Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 October 2024 |
| Elsabelcake Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Freedom Leisure Totton Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| Americano Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Lydlynch Pre-School Limited
What is Lydlynch Pre-School Limited's food hygiene rating?
Lydlynch Pre-School Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 7 November 2024.
Is Lydlynch Pre-School Limited 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 Lydlynch Pre-School Limited last inspected?
Lydlynch Pre-School Limited was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lydlynch Pre-School Limited?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Lydlynch Pre-School Limited compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Lydlynch Pre-School Limited is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Lydlynch Pre-School Limited 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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