Gateway Elson Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Gosport
Gateway Elson 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 14 March 2022, more than 4 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: St Columbas Church Hall, Elson Road, Gosport, PO12 4BW
How it compares in Gosport
That puts Gateway Elson Pre-School among the 492 places in Gosport holding top marks, 86% 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 | 492 | 86% | ← Gateway Elson Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 19 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 30 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Gateway Elson 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 Gateway Elson Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Akash Balti Tandoori Takeaway/sandwich shop | 388 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Anson Service Station Retailers - other | 413 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2023 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2026 |
| 32 Events Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2023 |
| C M Sports School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Antalya Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Budgens Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Brockhurst Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2025 |
Questions about Gateway Elson Pre-School
What is Gateway Elson Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Gateway Elson Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Gosport Council on 14 March 2022.
Is Gateway Elson 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 Gateway Elson Pre-School last inspected?
Gateway Elson Pre-School was last inspected on 14 March 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Gosport Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Gateway Elson Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Gateway Elson Pre-School compare to other places in Gosport?
86% of the 574 rated food businesses in Gosport hold the top rating of 5, and Gateway Elson Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Gosport Council inspects Gateway Elson 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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