Happy Feet Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dover
Happy Feet 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 29 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: The Ark Christian Centre Noahs Ark Road, Dover, CT17 0DD
How it compares in Dover
That puts Happy Feet Nursery among the 892 places in Dover holding top marks, 82% 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 | 892 | 82% | ← Happy Feet Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 115 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 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 Happy Feet 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 Happy Feet Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home Start Dover District Other catering premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 3 August 2023 |
| Harmonia Care Village Caring Premises | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Best One Express Retailers - other | 382 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2020 |
| Dover District Working Mens Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Hoops Cafe & Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Buckland Postoffice And Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2022 |
| Boars Head Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Good Choice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
Questions about Happy Feet Nursery
What is Happy Feet Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Happy Feet Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 29 November 2018.
Is Happy Feet 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 Happy Feet Nursery last inspected?
Happy Feet Nursery was last inspected on 29 November 2018, more than 7 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Happy Feet 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Happy Feet Nursery compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Happy Feet Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Happy Feet 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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