Charlie Caterpillar's Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Walsall
Charlie Caterpillar's 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 18 December 2019, more than 6 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: Unit 1 Dorchester Park, Commercial Road, Bloxwich, WS2 7NQ
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Charlie Caterpillar's Day Nursery among the 1,054 places in Walsall holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,054 | 59% | ← Charlie Caterpillar's Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 351 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 57 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 397 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 Very 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 Charlie Caterpillar's 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 Charlie Caterpillar's Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloxwich Academy (Primary School) School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| ABA Snack Shack Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 May 2018 |
| Alamgeer Foods Limited Importers/Exporters | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bloxwich Fire Station Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2019 |
| Bloxwich Showman Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| All Saints National Academy School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Beechdale Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2025 |
| Beechdale Lifelong Learning Centre Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 November 2021 |
Questions about Charlie Caterpillar's Day Nursery
What is Charlie Caterpillar's Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Charlie Caterpillar's Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 18 December 2019.
Is Charlie Caterpillar's 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 Charlie Caterpillar's Day Nursery last inspected?
Charlie Caterpillar's Day Nursery was last inspected on 18 December 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Charlie Caterpillar's Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Charlie Caterpillar's Day Nursery compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,787 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Charlie Caterpillar's Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Charlie Caterpillar'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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