Chestnut Nursery School food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Norfolk
Chestnut Nursery School 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
This is a fresh result: Chestnut Nursery School was inspected on 18 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
94% of rated food businesses in South Norfolk score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all South Norfolk ratings →
Address: Colney Lane, Colney, Norfolk, NR4 7UT
How this rating has changed
Chestnut Nursery School was re-inspected on 18 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 18 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in South Norfolk
That puts Chestnut Nursery School among the 843 places in South Norfolk holding top marks, 84% 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 | 843 | 84% | ← Chestnut Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 102 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 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 Chestnut Nursery School 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 Chestnut Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Busy Bees At Norfolk And Norwich Hospital Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Catering \& Hospitality Bob Champion Research & Education Bui Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2025 |
| Atrium Cafe (ex Bio Science Cafe) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Blend School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| BOX Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Cafe 57 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2025 |
| Cavell Court Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 March 2026 |
Questions about Chestnut Nursery School
What is Chestnut Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Chestnut Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Norfolk Council on 18 August 2026.
Is Chestnut Nursery School 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 Chestnut Nursery School last inspected?
Chestnut Nursery School was last inspected on 18 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Chestnut Nursery School?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Chestnut Nursery School compare to other places in South Norfolk?
84% of the 999 rated food businesses in South Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Chestnut Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Norfolk Council inspects Chestnut Nursery School 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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Chestnut Nursery School is one of 17 rated food businesses in Colney. See every hygiene rating in Colney →
South Norfolk inspects and rates 1,111 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in South Norfolk →
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