Whitegate Early Years Care food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Burnley
Whitegate Early Years Care 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 12 May 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: Whitegate Nursery School Victoria Road, Padiham, BB12 8TG
How it compares in Burnley
That puts Whitegate Early Years Care among the 551 places in Burnley holding top marks, 70% 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 | 551 | 70% | ← Whitegate Early Years Care | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 21% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 93 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 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 Whitegate Early Years Care 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 Whitegate Early Years Care, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choi's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 107 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2023 |
| Bobs Butchers Retailers - other | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Cambridge Superstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Conlans Butchers Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bridge Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2017 |
| Birchall Foodservice (Staff Canteen) Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Flying Dutchman Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Cafe Exertis Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 October 2022 |
Questions about Whitegate Early Years Care
What is Whitegate Early Years Care's food hygiene rating?
Whitegate Early Years Care has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Burnley Council on 12 May 2026.
Is Whitegate Early Years Care 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 Whitegate Early Years Care last inspected?
Whitegate Early Years Care was last inspected on 12 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Burnley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whitegate Early Years Care?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Whitegate Early Years Care compare to other places in Burnley?
70% of the 790 rated food businesses in Burnley hold the top rating of 5, and Whitegate Early Years Care is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Burnley Council inspects Whitegate Early Years Care 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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