Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Croydon
Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the care premises that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Fennies Nursery, Christchurch Road, Purley, CR8 2NL
How it compares in Croydon
A 2 is rare: only 81 of 2,815 rated places in Croydon score this low, about one in 35. By contrast 65% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 175 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ← Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery | |
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 318 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Improvement necessary
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspens Services At Christ Church C Of E Primary School School/college/university | 326 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
| 4 Locos Argentine Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 433 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Achieve Together Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2025 |
| Abbeyfield Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 April 2024 |
| Beauty And The Feast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2025 |
| Amberley Lodge Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 November 2023 |
| Aspens Services At St Nicholas School School/college/university | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Amigos Burger Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2025 |
Questions about Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery
What is Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Croydon Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The care premises is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery last inspected?
Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,815 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery holds a 2. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Fennies Under 5's Day Nursery 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Croydon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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Understanding this rating
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