Meppershall Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Central Bedfordshire
Meppershall 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 27 March 2026, 3 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: Meppershall Village Hall, Walnut Tree Way, Meppershall, SG17 5AB
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Meppershall 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% | ← Meppershall 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 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 Meppershall 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 Meppershall Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budgens of Meppershall Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 119 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 February 2026 |
| The Sugar Loaf Pub/bar/nightclub | 164 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| FIKA Coffee Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Rogers Bakery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| New Meppershall Care Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Sizzle & Serve Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 April 2025 |
| Polehanger Farms Ltd Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 December 2021 |
Questions about Meppershall Pre-School
What is Meppershall Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Meppershall Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 27 March 2026.
Is Meppershall 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 Meppershall Pre-School last inspected?
Meppershall Pre-School was last inspected on 27 March 2026, 3 months 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 Meppershall 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Meppershall 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 Meppershall Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Meppershall 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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