Halesworth Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Suffolk
Halesworth 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 4 December 2025, 7 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: Starting Points Pre School And Southfield School P, School Lane, Halesworth, IP19 8BW
How it compares in East Suffolk
That puts Halesworth Day Nursery among the 1,994 places in East Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,994 | 86% | ← Halesworth Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 212 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 71 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 22 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 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 Halesworth 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 Halesworth Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Black Dog Deli Other catering premises | 198 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 February 2026 |
| Happy House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 4 - Good | 7 November 2024 |
| Seashell Takeaway/sandwich shop | 211 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2026 |
| Papa's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 August 2025 |
| Purple Pumpkin Creative Studio Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 244 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2019 |
| Chinny's Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 259 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Chinnys Outside Catering Ltd Mobile caterer | 259 yards away | 4 - Good | 24 March 2026 |
| Halesworth United Reformed Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 265 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2025 |
Questions about Halesworth Day Nursery
What is Halesworth Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Halesworth Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Suffolk Council on 4 December 2025.
Is Halesworth 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 Halesworth Day Nursery last inspected?
Halesworth Day Nursery was last inspected on 4 December 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Halesworth Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Halesworth Day Nursery compare to other places in East Suffolk?
86% of the 2,317 rated food businesses in East Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Halesworth Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Suffolk Council inspects Halesworth 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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