Potton Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Central Bedfordshire
Potton 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
This is a fresh result: Potton Pre-School was inspected on 18 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Potton Lower School, Everton Road, Potton, SG19 2PB
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Potton Pre-School among the 1,153 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,153 | 76% | ← Potton Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 83 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 189 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 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 Potton 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 Potton Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potton Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Rising Sun Pub/bar/nightclub | 265 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 March 2026 |
| York House (Meat Products) Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2025 |
| The Coach House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Hamilton Catering Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2023 |
| Potton Brewing Company Manufacturers/packers | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Cameron News Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | Exempt | |
| L R Clayton Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Potton Pre-School
What is Potton Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Potton Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 18 May 2026.
Is Potton 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 Potton Pre-School last inspected?
Potton Pre-School was last inspected on 18 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Potton 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Potton Pre-School compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Potton Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Potton 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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