Hunton And Linton Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Maidstone
Hunton And Linton 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 November 2016, more than 9 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: Hunton Village Hall, West Street, Hunton, ME15 0RS
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Hunton And Linton Pre-School among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← Hunton And Linton Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 Hunton And Linton 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 Hunton And Linton Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hunton Village Club Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2020 |
| Yalding Cricket Club - Cricket Kiosk Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2026 |
| Woolpack Inn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| EHML Limited Trading As Emma's Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2021 |
| Yalding Baptist Church And Youth Centre Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
| Yalding St Peter And St Paul Primary School (Breakfast Club) School/college/university | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2016 |
| Yalding Supermarket Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Costcutter (Orchard View Stores) Retailers - other | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 September 2015 |
Questions about Hunton And Linton Pre-School
What is Hunton And Linton Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Hunton And Linton Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 9 November 2016.
Is Hunton And Linton 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 Hunton And Linton Pre-School last inspected?
Hunton And Linton Pre-School was last inspected on 9 November 2016, more than 9 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hunton And Linton 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 Hunton And Linton Pre-School compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Hunton And Linton Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Hunton And Linton 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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