Coton in the Elms Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Derbyshire
Coton in the Elms 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 6 February 2025, 19 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.
95% of rated food businesses in South Derbyshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Derbyshire ratings →
Address: Coton in the Elms Community Centre Elms Road, Coton-In-The-Elms, Swadlincote, DE12 8HL
How this rating has changed
Coton in the Elms Pre School was re-inspected on 6 February 2025 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 6 February 2025 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Coton in the Elms Pre School among the 640 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 640 | 85% | ← Coton in the Elms Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 77 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 24 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 Coton in the Elms 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 Coton in the Elms Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coton-In-The-Elms Primary School School/college/university | 198 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2025 |
| The Bulls Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
Questions about Coton in the Elms Pre School
What is Coton in the Elms Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Coton in the Elms Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 6 February 2025.
Is Coton in the Elms 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 Coton in the Elms Pre School last inspected?
Coton in the Elms Pre School was last inspected on 6 February 2025, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Coton in the Elms 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 Coton in the Elms Pre School compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
85% of the 753 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Coton in the Elms Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Coton in the Elms 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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Coton in the Elms Pre School is one of 321 rated food businesses in Swadlincote. See every hygiene rating in Swadlincote →
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