Sunshine Pre-School food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Somerset
Sunshine Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2009, more than 16 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: Puriton Village Hall, Riverton Road, Puriton, TA7 8BP
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Sunshine Pre-School among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 87% 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 | 87% | ← Sunshine Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 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 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 Sunshine 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 Sunshine Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspen @ Puriton Primary School School/college/university | 216 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2015 |
| Court Farm Butchers Retailers - other | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Hunnybears Day Nursery Caring Premises | 246 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2024 |
| Admiral's Table Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Butterflies Day Nursery Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2025 |
Questions about Sunshine Pre-School
What is Sunshine Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Sunshine Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 11 September 2009.
Is Sunshine 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Sunshine Pre-School last inspected?
Sunshine Pre-School was last inspected on 11 September 2009, more than 16 years 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 Sunshine 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 Sunshine Pre-School compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Sunshine Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Sunshine 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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