Banwell Buddies Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Somerset
Banwell Buddies 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 1 May 2025, 14 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: Banwell Primary School, West Street, Banwell, BS29 6DB
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Banwell Buddies Pre-School among the 1,162 places in North Somerset 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Banwell Buddies Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 292 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Banwell Buddies 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 Banwell Buddies Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banwell Convenience Store & Off licence Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Banwell Primary School School/college/university | 6 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Salt and Vinegar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 64 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 December 2025 |
| Banwell News Retailers - other | 70 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2025 |
| Banwell Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 173 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2024 |
| Brewers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 198 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2026 |
| Chillies Bangladeshi and Indian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 July 2024 |
| Ditto Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2024 |
Questions about Banwell Buddies Pre-School
What is Banwell Buddies Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Banwell Buddies Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 1 May 2025.
Is Banwell Buddies 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 Banwell Buddies Pre-School last inspected?
Banwell Buddies Pre-School was last inspected on 1 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Banwell Buddies 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Banwell Buddies Pre-School compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,552 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Banwell Buddies Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Banwell Buddies 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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