Sunflower Coppice Hatch Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Harlow
Sunflower Coppice Hatch 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 9 May 2023, more than 3 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: Coppice Hatch Common Room, Partridge Road, Harlow, CM18 6SL
How it compares in Harlow
That puts Sunflower Coppice Hatch Pre-School among the 497 places in Harlow holding top marks, 81% 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 | 497 | 81% | ← Sunflower Coppice Hatch Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 78 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Sunflower Coppice Hatch 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 Sunflower Coppice Hatch Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elbow Grease Pub/bar/nightclub | 112 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 February 2023 |
| Abbotsweld Primary Academy School/college/university | 241 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2025 |
| Ashlyns Organics Ltd At Harlow Fields School School/college/university | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2025 |
| Abbot Care Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Chillout Kids Club Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| ECL Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Community Embrace UK Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2025 |
Questions about Sunflower Coppice Hatch Pre-School
What is Sunflower Coppice Hatch Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Sunflower Coppice Hatch Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Harlow Council on 9 May 2023.
Is Sunflower Coppice Hatch 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 Sunflower Coppice Hatch Pre-School last inspected?
Sunflower Coppice Hatch Pre-School was last inspected on 9 May 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Harlow Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sunflower Coppice Hatch Pre-School?
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 Sunflower Coppice Hatch Pre-School compare to other places in Harlow?
81% of the 611 rated food businesses in Harlow hold the top rating of 5, and Sunflower Coppice Hatch Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Harlow Council inspects Sunflower Coppice Hatch 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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