Clowns Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Amber Valley
Clowns 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 14 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: 12 Cromford Road Ripley Derbyshire, DE5 3FP
How it compares in Amber Valley
That puts Clowns Day Nursery among the 790 places in Amber Valley holding top marks, 81% 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 | 790 | 81% | ← Clowns Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 57 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 112 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 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 Clowns 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 Clowns Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 281 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Cushty Bargains Retailers - other | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Lons County Infant School School/college/university | 346 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Candlemaker Other catering premises | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
| Cock Hotel/Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Good Food Inn Takeaway/sandwich shop | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Kathmandu Ghurka Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2019 |
Questions about Clowns Day Nursery
What is Clowns Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Clowns Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Amber Valley Council on 14 April 2026.
Is Clowns 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 Clowns Day Nursery last inspected?
Clowns Day Nursery was last inspected on 14 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Amber Valley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Clowns Day 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clowns Day Nursery compare to other places in Amber Valley?
81% of the 974 rated food businesses in Amber Valley hold the top rating of 5, and Clowns Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Amber Valley Council inspects Clowns 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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