Witnesham Area Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Witnesham Area 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 23 March 2017, more than 9 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: Witnesham Playgroup Rear Of Primary School, High Road, Witnesham, IP6 9EX
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Witnesham Area Pre-School 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% | ← Witnesham Area Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Witnesham Area 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 Witnesham Area Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vertas At Witnesham Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Moon And Mushroom Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 242 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 May 2026 |
| Richards Fruit & Veg Ltd Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Bakes Of Suffolk Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2018 |
Questions about Witnesham Area Pre-School
What is Witnesham Area Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Witnesham Area Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 23 March 2017.
Is Witnesham Area 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 Witnesham Area Pre-School last inspected?
Witnesham Area Pre-School was last inspected on 23 March 2017, more than 9 years 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 Witnesham Area 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 Witnesham Area Pre-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, and Witnesham Area Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Witnesham Area 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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