The Ark Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rochdale
The Ark Nursery 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 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Featherstall Road, Littleborough, OL15 8DH
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts The Ark Nursery among the 1,090 places in Rochdale holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,090 | 73% | ← The Ark Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 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 The Ark Nursery 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 The Ark Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atrad Sales Limited Distributors/Transporters | 285 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Butterbeans Takeaway/sandwich shop | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Benzino Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 367 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Dyers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 386 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 December 2025 |
| Bank Top Farm Retailers - other | 436 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2024 |
| Coffee on the corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Cryers Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2024 |
| Bobby's @ The Square Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
Questions about The Ark Nursery
What is The Ark Nursery's food hygiene rating?
The Ark Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 31 March 2026.
Is The Ark Nursery 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 The Ark Nursery last inspected?
The Ark Nursery was last inspected on 31 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Ark Nursery?
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 The Ark Nursery compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Ark Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects The Ark 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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