Poplar Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Maidstone
Poplar 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 12 August 2013, more than 12 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: Giddyhorn Lane Pavilion, Giddyhorn Lane, Maidstone, ME16 0AN
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Poplar Pre-School among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← Poplar Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 Poplar 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 Poplar Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Maidstone Oakwood Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Cedardale Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Boyce's Bakery Manufacturers/packers | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Aunt Sally's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2025 |
| Chartwell At St Simon Stock R C Secondary School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| Allington Baptist Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 March 2023 |
| Allington Primary School Breakfast And Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Caterlink At Brunswick House Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
Questions about Poplar Pre-School
What is Poplar Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Poplar Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 12 August 2013.
Is Poplar 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 Poplar Pre-School last inspected?
Poplar Pre-School was last inspected on 12 August 2013, more than 12 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poplar 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 Poplar Pre-School compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Poplar Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Poplar 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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