Heathlands Preschool And Out Of School Club food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Heathlands Preschool And Out Of School Club 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 4 April 2025, 15 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: Heathland Community Pre School, Broke Hall Primary School, Chatsworth Drive, IP4 5XD
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Heathlands Preschool And Out Of School Club among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Heathlands Preschool And Out Of School Club | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Heathlands Preschool And Out Of School Club 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 Heathlands Preschool And Out Of School Club, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Ipswich Rushmere Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| ABC Pre School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2026 |
| Britannia Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2022 |
| Alishan Pavillion Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
Questions about Heathlands Preschool And Out Of School Club
What is Heathlands Preschool And Out Of School Club's food hygiene rating?
Heathlands Preschool And Out Of School Club has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 4 April 2025.
Is Heathlands Preschool And Out Of School Club 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 Heathlands Preschool And Out Of School Club last inspected?
Heathlands Preschool And Out Of School Club was last inspected on 4 April 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Heathlands Preschool And Out Of School Club?
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 Heathlands Preschool And Out Of School Club compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Heathlands Preschool And Out Of School Club is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Heathlands Preschool And Out Of School Club 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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