St Pauls Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Portsmouth
St Pauls 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 11 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Bourne Road, Portsmouth, PO6 4JD
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts St Pauls Nursery among the 978 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% 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 | 978 | 64% | ← St Pauls Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 269 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 St Pauls 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 St Pauls Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink At St Paul's Catholic Primary School And Nursery School/college/university | 64 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2025 |
| Allaway Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Café On The Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bresler House Caring Premises | 306 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 February 2023 |
| Costa Coffee Portsmouth Retail Park Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 435 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2023 |
| Caterlink @ City Of Portsmouth College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 November 2024 |
| Cytiva Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 August 2025 |
Questions about St Pauls Nursery
What is St Pauls Nursery's food hygiene rating?
St Pauls Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 11 June 2024.
Is St Pauls 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 St Pauls Nursery last inspected?
St Pauls Nursery was last inspected on 11 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at St Pauls 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 St Pauls Nursery compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and St Pauls Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects St Pauls 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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