Bright Sparks Nursery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Brentwood
Bright Sparks Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 16 December 2020, more than 5 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: East And West Horndon Village Hall, Thorndon Avenue, West Horndon, CM13 3TP
How it compares in Brentwood
That puts Bright Sparks Nursery among the 553 places in Brentwood holding top marks, 83% 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 | 553 | 83% | ← Bright Sparks Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 63 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 92 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 Good
- How well they manage food safety 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 Bright Sparks 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 Bright Sparks Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksons Convenience Store Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2023 |
| Morrisons Daily Retailers - other | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| George Inns Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 249 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2018 |
| West Horndon Primary School School/college/university | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2026 |
| Birdies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 285 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 12 December 2025 |
| Snack On The Track Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2018 |
| Law Farm Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2019 |
| Voyage 1 Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
Questions about Bright Sparks Nursery
What is Bright Sparks Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Bright Sparks Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Brentwood Council on 16 December 2020.
Is Bright Sparks 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Bright Sparks Nursery last inspected?
Bright Sparks Nursery was last inspected on 16 December 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Brentwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bright Sparks Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Bright Sparks Nursery compare to other places in Brentwood?
83% of the 664 rated food businesses in Brentwood hold the top rating of 5, and Bright Sparks Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Brentwood Council inspects Bright Sparks 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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