Headcorn Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Maidstone
Headcorn 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 11 December 2023, more than 2 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: Long Meadow Hall, Church Walk, Headcorn, TN27 9NR
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Headcorn 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% | ← Headcorn 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Headcorn 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 Headcorn Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headcorn Seniors Lunch Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Penny Kemp's Community Pantry Retailers - other | 116 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Sainsbury's Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 November 2016 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2025 |
| Tap 17 Micro Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| McCoys Fish And Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 212 yards away | 4 - Good | 3 April 2025 |
| J K Food And Wine Retailers - other | 225 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 March 2025 |
| The Original Factory Shop Retailers - other | 226 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2025 |
Questions about Headcorn Pre-School
What is Headcorn Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Headcorn Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 11 December 2023.
Is Headcorn 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 Headcorn Pre-School last inspected?
Headcorn Pre-School was last inspected on 11 December 2023, more than 2 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 Headcorn Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Headcorn 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 Headcorn Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Headcorn 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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