Nippers Childrens Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lancaster City
Nippers Childrens 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 8 September 2025, 10 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: Nippers Nursery, 74 Lancaster Road, Carnforth, LA5 9LE
How it compares in Lancaster City
That puts Nippers Childrens Day Nursery among the 865 places in Lancaster City holding top marks, 79% 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 | 865 | 79% | ← Nippers Childrens Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 172 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 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 Nippers Childrens 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 Nippers Childrens Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| T'other Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 85 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2025 |
| Carnforth Community Primary School School/college/university | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| North Road Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Carnforth Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 15 November 2024 |
| The County Lodge Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 137 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 9 December 2025 |
| Salvation Army Other catering premises | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2025 |
| Christ Church Primary School School/college/university | 221 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Royal Station Hotel Pub/bar/nightclub | 228 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 September 2025 |
Questions about Nippers Childrens Day Nursery
What is Nippers Childrens Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Nippers Childrens Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lancaster City Council on 8 September 2025.
Is Nippers Childrens 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 Nippers Childrens Day Nursery last inspected?
Nippers Childrens Day Nursery was last inspected on 8 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lancaster City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nippers Childrens Day Nursery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Nippers Childrens Day Nursery compare to other places in Lancaster City?
79% of the 1,100 rated food businesses in Lancaster City hold the top rating of 5, and Nippers Childrens Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lancaster City Council inspects Nippers Childrens 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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