Beresford Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Medway
Beresford 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 10 October 2024, 21 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 Scout Hut, Beresford Avenue, Rochester, ME1 2QX
How it compares in Medway
That puts Beresford Pre-School among the 1,577 places in Medway holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,577 | 80% | ← Beresford Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 279 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 24 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 171 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 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 Beresford 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 Beresford Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balfour Convenience Store Retailers - other | 139 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Boundary Express Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Barchester Health Care Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2025 |
| Asia Express Fast Food Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 November 2025 |
| Amhurst Court Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Arena Food Centre Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| 4 Continents Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 September 2024 |
| Bill's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
Questions about Beresford Pre-School
What is Beresford Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Beresford Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Medway Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Beresford 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 Beresford Pre-School last inspected?
Beresford Pre-School was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Medway Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Beresford Pre-School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Beresford Pre-School compare to other places in Medway?
80% of the 1,964 rated food businesses in Medway hold the top rating of 5, and Beresford Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Medway Council inspects Beresford 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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