The Orchard Montessori Preschool & Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Breckland
The Orchard Montessori Preschool & Day Nursery 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 28 March 2025, 15 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: Fen View The Fen, Banham, NR16 2BU
How it compares in Breckland
That puts The Orchard Montessori Preschool & Day Nursery among the 1,014 places in Breckland holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,014 | 86% | ← The Orchard Montessori Preschool & Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 101 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 47 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 77 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 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 The Orchard Montessori Preschool & Day Nursery 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 The Orchard Montessori Preschool & Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banham Barrel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| Banham Creative Cakes Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Trawlers Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Banham Butchers Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 12 February 2026 |
| One Stop Londis Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Coffee Nook @ PLAYNOOKS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Goymour Properties - Applewood Hall Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Zoological Society of East Anglia - Banham Zoo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 May 2026 |
Questions about The Orchard Montessori Preschool & Day Nursery
What is The Orchard Montessori Preschool & Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
The Orchard Montessori Preschool & Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Breckland Council on 28 March 2025.
Is The Orchard Montessori Preschool & Day Nursery 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 The Orchard Montessori Preschool & Day Nursery last inspected?
The Orchard Montessori Preschool & Day Nursery was last inspected on 28 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Breckland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Orchard Montessori Preschool & Day Nursery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Orchard Montessori Preschool & Day Nursery compare to other places in Breckland?
86% of the 1,180 rated food businesses in Breckland hold the top rating of 5, and The Orchard Montessori Preschool & Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Breckland Council inspects The Orchard Montessori Preschool & Day Nursery 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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