Northwood Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Three Rivers
Northwood 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 27 April 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: Northwood Headquarters, Sandy Lane, Northwood, HA6 3HP
How it compares in Three Rivers
That puts Northwood Day Nursery among the 472 places in Three Rivers holding top marks, 83% 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 | 472 | 83% | ← Northwood Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 67 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 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 Northwood 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 Northwood Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| BUPA Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Blush cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 January 2026 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Oxhey Wood Primary School School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
| Bubbles n brownies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2025 |
| ABI Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2009 |
| Asda Express Greggs Sandy Lodge Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Sandy Lodge Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2024 |
| Aspens Services Ltd @ Warren Dell Primary School School/college/university | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2024 |
Questions about Northwood Day Nursery
What is Northwood Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Northwood Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Three Rivers Council on 27 April 2026.
Is Northwood 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 Northwood Day Nursery last inspected?
Northwood Day Nursery was last inspected on 27 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Three Rivers Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Northwood Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Northwood Day Nursery compare to other places in Three Rivers?
83% of the 571 rated food businesses in Three Rivers hold the top rating of 5, and Northwood Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Three Rivers Council inspects Northwood 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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