Stock Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Chelmsford
Stock 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 13 June 2024, 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: Dakyn Drive, Stock, Ingatestone, CM4 9TB
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Stock Pre-School among the 1,343 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,343 | 92% | ← Stock Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 143 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 Stock 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 Stock Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Church Other catering premises | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2025 |
| Dandelion And Burdock Other catering premises | 215 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2026 |
| Budgens Of Stock Retailers - other | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Greenwoods Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Bakers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2026 |
| Crondon Park Golf And Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2025 |
Questions about Stock Pre-School
What is Stock Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Stock Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 13 June 2024.
Is Stock 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 Stock Pre-School last inspected?
Stock Pre-School was last inspected on 13 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Stock 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 Stock Pre-School compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,463 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Stock Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Stock 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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Stock Pre-School is one of 31 rated food businesses in Ingatestone. See every hygiene rating in Ingatestone →
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