St Pauls Pre School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · New Forest
St Pauls Pre School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 May 2016, more than 10 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: St Pauls Church, Main Road, East Boldre, SO42 7WT
How it compares in New Forest
That puts St Pauls Pre School among the 1,153 places in New Forest 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← St Pauls Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 St Pauls 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 St Pauls Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turfcutters Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 April 2026 |
| Argentor Cottage Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 September 2021 |
| Beaulieu Organic Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2026 |
| Steff's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Steffs to Go Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 June 2025 |
| Defoe House Bed & Breakfast Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2021 |
| The Beaulieu Bakehouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 November 2025 |
| Pallets Tea & Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about St Pauls Pre School
What is St Pauls Pre School's food hygiene rating?
St Pauls Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 16 May 2016.
Is St Pauls 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Pauls Pre School last inspected?
St Pauls Pre School was last inspected on 16 May 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Pauls 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 St Pauls Pre School compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and St Pauls Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects St Pauls 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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