Cabbage Patch Pre School @ St Margarets School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rochdale
Cabbage Patch Pre School @ St Margarets 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 23 October 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: St Margarets C Of E Primary Sc, Heys Lane, Heywood, OL10 3RD
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts Cabbage Patch Pre School @ St Margarets School among the 1,090 places in Rochdale holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,090 | 73% | ← Cabbage Patch Pre School @ St Margarets School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 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 Cabbage Patch Pre School @ St Margarets 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 Cabbage Patch Pre School @ St Margarets School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Building Blocks Private Day Nursery (NW) Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Aramark @ Argos Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2025 |
| Caspian Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Big Bite Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2023 |
| B & M Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2024 |
| Boots UK Ltd Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Back O'Th Moss Community Centre Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Balloons and Scents Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about Cabbage Patch Pre School @ St Margarets School
What is Cabbage Patch Pre School @ St Margarets School's food hygiene rating?
Cabbage Patch Pre School @ St Margarets School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 23 October 2024.
Is Cabbage Patch Pre School @ St Margarets 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 Cabbage Patch Pre School @ St Margarets School last inspected?
Cabbage Patch Pre School @ St Margarets School was last inspected on 23 October 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Cabbage Patch Pre School @ St Margarets 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 Cabbage Patch Pre School @ St Margarets School compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and Cabbage Patch Pre School @ St Margarets School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects Cabbage Patch Pre School @ St Margarets 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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Cabbage Patch Pre School @ St Margarets School is one of 239 rated food businesses in Heywood. See every hygiene rating in Heywood →
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