Hampton Nursery School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Canterbury City
Hampton Nursery School 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 20 March 2025, 15 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: 64 Sunnyhill Road, Herne Bay
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Hampton Nursery School 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% | ← Hampton Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 Hampton 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 Hampton Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton Primary School School/college/university | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2025 |
| Harbour Homes UK Ltd Caring Premises | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Hampton Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 December 2023 |
| Double R Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2025 |
| Benatura Ltd Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2024 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2023 |
| Herne Bay Amateur Rowing Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2009 |
| Coast Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
Questions about Hampton Nursery School
What is Hampton Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Hampton Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 20 March 2025.
Is Hampton 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Hampton Nursery School last inspected?
Hampton Nursery School was last inspected on 20 March 2025, 15 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 Hampton 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 Hampton Nursery School 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 Hampton Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Hampton 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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