Meadows Montessori Day Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Uttlesford
Meadows Montessori Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 3 March 2026, 4 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: The Meadows Montessori Day Nursery, Ross Close, Saffron Walden, CB11 4DU
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Meadows Montessori Day Nursery among the 583 places in Uttlesford holding top marks, 90% 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 | 583 | 90% | ← Meadows Montessori Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 43 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 159 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 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 Meadows Montessori 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 Meadows Montessori Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Semar CP School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| KidzActive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 422 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Bell Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Highfield Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2025 |
| B And M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
Questions about Meadows Montessori Day Nursery
What is Meadows Montessori Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Meadows Montessori Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 3 March 2026.
Is Meadows Montessori 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Meadows Montessori Day Nursery last inspected?
Meadows Montessori Day Nursery was last inspected on 3 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Uttlesford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Meadows Montessori 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Meadows Montessori Day Nursery compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Meadows Montessori Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Meadows Montessori 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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