Birdham Pre-School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-01-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Birdham Pre-School is a school/college/university located at The Early Years Lodge, Crooked Lane, Birdham, Chichester, PO20 7HB, in the Chichester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Chichester oversees 1,438 registered food businesses, of which 88% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Chichester is 4.9 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.

Details

Business Type
School/college/university
Address
The Early Years Lodge, Crooked Lane, Birdham, Chichester
Postcode
PO20 7HB
Local Authority
Chichester
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
580710

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Birdham Pre-School?

Birdham Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Chichester.

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 Birdham Pre-School last inspected?

Birdham Pre-School was last inspected on 2025-01-20. 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 Birdham Pre-School located?

Birdham Pre-School is located at The Early Years Lodge, Crooked Lane, Birdham, Chichester , PO20 7HB, in the Chichester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PO20 postcode area.