Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ealing
Hungry Caterpillar Day 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 7 February 2025, 17 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: Academy Gardens Children's Centre, 1 Academy Gardens, Northolt, UB5 5QN
How it compares in Ealing
That puts Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery among the 1,773 places in Ealing holding top marks, 58% 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 | 1,773 | 58% | ← Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 615 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 210 | 7% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 135 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 30 | 1% |
A further 622 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 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 Hungry Caterpillar Day 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 Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Northolt Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
| Blue Orchid Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2025 |
| Barnhill Community High School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 June 2026 |
| Aguona Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 August 2024 |
| Belmore Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2026 |
| Belmore Primary School Afterschool Club School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 June 2026 |
| All Saints Nursery Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Antony's Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2024 |
Questions about Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery
What is Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ealing Council on 7 February 2025.
Is Hungry Caterpillar Day 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 Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery last inspected?
Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ealing Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hungry Caterpillar Day 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery compare to other places in Ealing?
58% of the 3,049 rated food businesses in Ealing hold the top rating of 5, and Hungry Caterpillar Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ealing Council inspects Hungry Caterpillar 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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