Saffron Walden Nursery School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Uttlesford
Saffron Walden Nursery School 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 13 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Nursery School, Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, CB11 3AQ
How it compares in Uttlesford
That puts Saffron Walden Nursery School 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% | ← Saffron Walden Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very 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 Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fills Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Lidl Great Britain Limited Retailers - other | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 September 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 October 2023 |
| Tesco Family Dining Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Saffron Walden Hospital Caring Premises | 350 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2025 |
| Bailey Lodge Caring Premises | 373 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| The Stephen Perse Foundation Dame Bradbury Junior School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Ninth Coffee Roasters Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 December 2023 |
Questions about Saffron Walden Nursery School
What is Saffron Walden Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Saffron Walden Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Uttlesford Council on 13 September 2024.
Is Saffron Walden 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Saffron Walden Nursery School last inspected?
Saffron Walden Nursery School was last inspected on 13 September 2024, 21 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 Saffron Walden Nursery School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Saffron Walden Nursery School compare to other places in Uttlesford?
90% of the 650 rated food businesses in Uttlesford hold the top rating of 5, and Saffron Walden Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Uttlesford Council inspects Saffron Walden 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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