Starlings Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Basingstoke and Deane
Starlings 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 12 June 2025, 13 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: Manor Field Infant School, Brighton Way, Basingstoke, RG22 4DH
How it compares in Basingstoke and Deane
That puts Starlings Pre-School among the 777 places in Basingstoke and Deane holding top marks, 75% 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 | 777 | 75% | ← Starlings Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 16 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 255 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 Starlings 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 Starlings Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2024 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Big Chef Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Basingstoke Soccer Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Busy Bees At Hatch Warren Lane Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| ABM Catering At Chalk Ridge Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| ActiveMe 360 CIC At Chalk Ridge Primary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Chalk Ridge Primary School Breakfast And After School Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
Questions about Starlings Pre-School
What is Starlings Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Starlings Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basingstoke and Deane Council on 12 June 2025.
Is Starlings 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 Starlings Pre-School last inspected?
Starlings Pre-School was last inspected on 12 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basingstoke and Deane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Starlings 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 Starlings Pre-School compare to other places in Basingstoke and Deane?
75% of the 1,041 rated food businesses in Basingstoke and Deane hold the top rating of 5, and Starlings Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basingstoke and Deane Council inspects Starlings 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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