Churchstoke Little Explorers

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-03-03
Rating changed from 4 since 2024-03-04

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Churchstoke Little Explorers is a school/college/university located at Churchstoke CP School, Churchstoke, Montgomery, Powys, SY15 6AA, in the Powys local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 March 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 0 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Powys oversees 2,615 registered food businesses, of which 82% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Powys is 4.6 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years. The rating has changed from 4 to 5 since 4 March 2024.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
Churchstoke CP School, Churchstoke, Montgomery, Powys
Postcode
SY15 6AA
Local Authority
Powys
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1036374

Rating History

Rating Date Recorded
4 2024-03-04

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Churchstoke Little Explorers?

Churchstoke Little Explorers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Powys.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Churchstoke Little Explorers last inspected?

Churchstoke Little Explorers was last inspected on 2026-03-03. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Churchstoke Little Explorers located?

Churchstoke Little Explorers is located at Churchstoke CP School, Churchstoke, Montgomery, Powys , SY15 6AA, in the Powys local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SY15 postcode area.