Haystacks Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
Haystacks 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 15 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: Haystacks Nursery Durham Way North, Aycliffe Business Park, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6HP
How it compares in Durham
That puts Haystacks Nursery among the 3,086 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,086 | 75% | ← Haystacks Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 684 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 50 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 Haystacks 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 Haystacks Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greggs Retailers - other | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Alfresco Napoli Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Esso Service Station Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Planet Leisure Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Shake N Cake Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2025 |
| The Milkman Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 July 2023 |
| The Milkman ( Newton Aycliffe ) Ltd Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Dave's Diner Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Haystacks Nursery
What is Haystacks Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Haystacks Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 15 May 2025.
Is Haystacks 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 Haystacks Nursery last inspected?
Haystacks Nursery was last inspected on 15 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Haystacks Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Haystacks Nursery compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Haystacks Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Haystacks 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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