Sibton Nursery School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Sibton Nursery School holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The care premises met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 22 January 2026, 5 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: The Old School House, Yoxford Road, Sibton, IP17 2LU
How it compares in East Suffolk
In East Suffolk, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Sibton Nursery School sits behind roughly 2,206 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,994 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ← Sibton Nursery School | |
| 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 Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Sibton Nursery 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 Sibton Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Weavers Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Peasenhall General Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2015 |
| Emmetts Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 September 2025 |
| Sibton White Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2026 |
| Wilderness Reserve - Sibton Park Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 4 October 2025 |
Questions about Sibton Nursery School
What is Sibton Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Sibton Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Suffolk Council on 22 January 2026.
Is Sibton Nursery School safe to eat at?
A 3 means the care premises met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Sibton Nursery School last inspected?
Sibton Nursery School was last inspected on 22 January 2026, 5 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 Sibton Nursery School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Sibton Nursery School compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Sibton Nursery School holds a 3. 71 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Sibton Nursery 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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