Pennington Village Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
Pennington Village 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 5 December 2023, more than 2 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: Rear of Pennington County Infant School, Priestlands Road, Pennington, SO41 8HX
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Pennington Village Pre-School 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% | ← Pennington Village Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Pennington Village 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 Pennington Village Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club and After School Club Caring Premises | 15 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Freedom Leisure Lymington Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 177 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2023 |
| Highfield Bed and Breakfast Ltd Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2019 |
| Happy Times Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Holly Lodge Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Belmore Lodge Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Fish N Tails Seafoods Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Alexander Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2025 |
Questions about Pennington Village Pre-School
What is Pennington Village Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Pennington Village Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 5 December 2023.
Is Pennington Village 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 Pennington Village Pre-School last inspected?
Pennington Village Pre-School was last inspected on 5 December 2023, more than 2 years 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 Pennington Village 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Pennington Village Pre-School 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 Pennington Village Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Pennington Village 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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