Benhall Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Benhall Preschool 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 24 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: Playgroup, Benhall Social Club, School Lane, IP17 1HE
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Benhall Preschool 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% | ← Benhall Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 213 | 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 201 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 Benhall Preschool 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 Benhall Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railway Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2023 |
| Marsh Farm Caravan Site Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2009 |
| Golden Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Costa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Tesco Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Candylicious Partyhire Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Chantry House Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 5 May 2026 |
| The Wholefood Shop Saxmundham Wholefoods Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
Questions about Benhall Preschool
What is Benhall Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Benhall Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 24 March 2017.
Is Benhall Preschool 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 Benhall Preschool last inspected?
Benhall Preschool was last inspected on 24 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 Benhall Preschool?
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 Benhall Preschool compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,318 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Benhall Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Benhall Preschool 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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