Hornby Day Nursery Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lancaster City
Hornby Day Nursery Ltd 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 21 May 2025, 13 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: 1 Station Road, Hornby, LA2 8JP
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Hornby Day Nursery Ltd among the 865 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 79% 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 | 865 | 79% | ← Hornby Day Nursery Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 173 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 64 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 Hornby Day Nursery Ltd 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 Hornby Day Nursery Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hornby Post Office and Tea Rooms Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Hornby Village Trust Other catering premises | 135 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Hornby Stores Retailers - other | 135 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 November 2024 |
| Hornby St Margaret's CE Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Royal Oak Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 8 January 2026 |
Questions about Hornby Day Nursery Ltd
What is Hornby Day Nursery Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Hornby Day Nursery Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 21 May 2025.
Is Hornby Day Nursery Ltd 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 Hornby Day Nursery Ltd last inspected?
Hornby Day Nursery Ltd was last inspected on 21 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hornby Day Nursery Ltd?
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 Hornby Day Nursery Ltd compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,101 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Hornby Day Nursery Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Hornby Day Nursery Ltd 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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