Palmer & Howells @ Berties Nursery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · North Somerset
Palmer & Howells @ Berties Nursery 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
The rating dates from 12 May 2026, 2 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: 49 Charlton Drive, Wraxall, BS48 1PD
How it compares in North Somerset
That puts Palmer & Howells @ Berties Nursery among the 1,162 places in North Somerset holding top marks, 75% 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 | 1,162 | 75% | ← Palmer & Howells @ Berties Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 293 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 74 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 116 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 Palmer & Howells @ Berties 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 Palmer & Howells @ Berties Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Barn @ Noah's Ark Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2025 |
| Childrens Hospice South West Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2024 |
| Aspens @ Wraxall C of E Primary School Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
Questions about Palmer & Howells @ Berties Nursery
What is Palmer & Howells @ Berties Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Palmer & Howells @ Berties Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Somerset Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Palmer & Howells @ Berties 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Palmer & Howells @ Berties Nursery last inspected?
Palmer & Howells @ Berties Nursery was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Palmer & Howells @ Berties Nursery?
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 Palmer & Howells @ Berties Nursery compare to other places in North Somerset?
75% of the 1,553 rated food businesses in North Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Palmer & Howells @ Berties Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Somerset Council inspects Palmer & Howells @ Berties 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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