The Lime Trees (Forest Town Children Centre) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Mansfield
The Lime Trees (Forest Town Children Centre) holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 7 April 2016, more than 10 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: Sure Start Clipstone Road West, Forest Town, NG19 0AA
How it compares in Mansfield
That puts The Lime Trees (Forest Town Children Centre) among the 713 places in Mansfield holding top marks, 87% 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 | 713 | 87% | ← The Lime Trees (Forest Town Children Centre) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 76 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 Very 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 The Lime Trees (Forest Town Children Centre) 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 The Lime Trees (Forest Town Children Centre), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn House Caring Premises | 332 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| ASDA Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Bexxy Bakes Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Canton Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| APTCOO Educational Unit School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| APTCOO Food Club Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2024 |
| Barn Lane Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
Questions about The Lime Trees (Forest Town Children Centre)
What is The Lime Trees (Forest Town Children Centre)'s food hygiene rating?
The Lime Trees (Forest Town Children Centre) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mansfield Council on 7 April 2016.
Is The Lime Trees (Forest Town Children Centre) 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was The Lime Trees (Forest Town Children Centre) last inspected?
The Lime Trees (Forest Town Children Centre) was last inspected on 7 April 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mansfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Lime Trees (Forest Town Children Centre)?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Lime Trees (Forest Town Children Centre) compare to other places in Mansfield?
87% of the 818 rated food businesses in Mansfield hold the top rating of 5, and The Lime Trees (Forest Town Children Centre) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mansfield Council inspects The Lime Trees (Forest Town Children Centre) 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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