St Lawrence Private Day Nursery and Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stafford
St Lawrence Private Day Nursery and Pre School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 February 2026, 4 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: St Lawrence Private Day Nursery, High Street, Gnosall, ST20 0EX
How it compares in Stafford
In Stafford, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so St Lawrence Private Day Nursery and Pre School sits behind roughly 778 nearby businesses. 14% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 778 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 139 | 14% | ← St Lawrence Private Day Nursery and Pre School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 158 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 St Lawrence Private Day Nursery and Pre 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 St Lawrence Private Day Nursery and Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greene’s Coffee House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 11 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Jia Jin Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| The Horns Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 102 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 May 2026 |
| George and the Dragon Retailers - other | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2024 |
| Zaal Indian Cuisine Takeaway/sandwich shop | 185 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 14 July 2025 |
| BP Morrisons Daily Service Station Retailers - other | 229 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Gnosall St Lawrence CE Primary School School/college/university | 389 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Gnosall Memorial Village Hall Other catering premises | 389 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 11 September 2023 |
Questions about St Lawrence Private Day Nursery and Pre School
What is St Lawrence Private Day Nursery and Pre School's food hygiene rating?
St Lawrence Private Day Nursery and Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Stafford Council on 23 February 2026.
Is St Lawrence Private Day Nursery and Pre School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was St Lawrence Private Day Nursery and Pre School last inspected?
St Lawrence Private Day Nursery and Pre School was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stafford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Lawrence Private Day Nursery and Pre School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 St Lawrence Private Day Nursery and Pre School compare to other places in Stafford?
80% of the 976 rated food businesses in Stafford hold the top rating of 5, while St Lawrence Private Day Nursery and Pre School holds a 4. 139 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Stafford Council inspects St Lawrence Private Day Nursery and Pre 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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