HEDGEHOGS PRESCHOOL

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-04

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

HEDGEHOGS PRESCHOOL is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Maryhill Childrens Centre, Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DJ, in the Newcastle-Under-Lyme local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 4 November 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 0 — 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. Newcastle-Under-Lyme oversees 986 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Newcastle-Under-Lyme is 4.8 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Maryhill Childrens Centre, Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent
Postcode
ST7 4DJ
Local Authority
Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
666851

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of HEDGEHOGS PRESCHOOL?

HEDGEHOGS PRESCHOOL has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Newcastle-Under-Lyme.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

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 HEDGEHOGS PRESCHOOL last inspected?

HEDGEHOGS PRESCHOOL was last inspected on 2025-11-04. 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 HEDGEHOGS PRESCHOOL located?

HEDGEHOGS PRESCHOOL is located at Maryhill Childrens Centre, Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent , ST7 4DJ, in the Newcastle-Under-Lyme local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the ST7 postcode area.