Firs Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Canterbury City
Firs 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 February 2025, 17 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: Chartham Primary School, Shalmsford Street, Chartham, CT4 7QN
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Firs Nursery among the 1,161 places in Canterbury City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← Firs Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Firs 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 Firs Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartham Mini Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| Shalmsford Street Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 July 2025 |
| St Mary's Church Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Artichoke Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 9 February 2026 |
| The Local Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2024 |
| Chartham Community Fridge Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Blackbird Caterers Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Petersons Farm Produce Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2022 |
Questions about Firs Nursery
What is Firs Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Firs Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 4 February 2025.
Is Firs 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 Firs Nursery last inspected?
Firs Nursery was last inspected on 4 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Firs 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 Firs Nursery compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Firs Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Firs 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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