Up Up And Away Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Chelmsford
Up Up And Away 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 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Village Hall, South Street, Great Waltham, CM3 1DG
How it compares in Chelmsford
That puts Up Up And Away Preschool among the 1,327 places in Chelmsford holding top marks, 92% 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 | 1,327 | 92% | ← Up Up And Away Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 86 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 153 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 Up Up And Away 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 Up Up And Away Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Waltham Village Hall Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Great Waltham C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Premier Sports Coach Solutions School/college/university | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| The Royal British Legion Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 October 2024 |
| The Beehive Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Rose And Crown Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| New Sports Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Hillside Playcare Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 December 2025 |
Questions about Up Up And Away Preschool
What is Up Up And Away Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Up Up And Away Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chelmsford Council on 8 January 2025.
Is Up Up And Away 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 Up Up And Away Preschool last inspected?
Up Up And Away Preschool was last inspected on 8 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chelmsford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Up Up And Away Preschool?
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 Up Up And Away Preschool compare to other places in Chelmsford?
92% of the 1,447 rated food businesses in Chelmsford hold the top rating of 5, and Up Up And Away Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chelmsford Council inspects Up Up And Away 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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