Sticky Fingers PreSchool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
Sticky Fingers 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 2026, 6 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: School Lane, Abbas, BA8 0HP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Sticky Fingers PreSchool among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Sticky Fingers PreSchool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 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 Sticky Fingers 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 Sticky Fingers PreSchool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbas and Templecombe Church School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Co-Operative Group Food Limited Retailers - other | 93 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| Ridge & Cottage Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 96 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Bunters of Templecombe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 4 - Good | 14 January 2025 |
| Gather & Gather CH & CO Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2025 |
| Templecombe Recreation and Sports Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2021 |
| Westcombe Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 6 June 2025 |
| Gartell Light Railway (Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 July 2025 |
Questions about Sticky Fingers PreSchool
What is Sticky Fingers PreSchool's food hygiene rating?
Sticky Fingers PreSchool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 8 January 2026.
Is Sticky Fingers 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 Sticky Fingers PreSchool last inspected?
Sticky Fingers PreSchool was last inspected on 8 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sticky Fingers PreSchool?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Sticky Fingers PreSchool compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,514 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Sticky Fingers PreSchool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Sticky Fingers 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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