Poppy's Childrens Daycare Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Mid Suffolk
Poppy's Childrens Daycare 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 29 September 2025, 9 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: Poppys Childrens Daycare Nursery. Poppys, Fairfield Hill, Stowmarket, IP14 1NG
How it compares in Mid Suffolk
That puts Poppy's Childrens Daycare Nursery among the 623 places in Mid Suffolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 623 | 86% | ← Poppy's Childrens Daycare Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 66 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 122 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 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 Poppy's Childrens Daycare 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 Poppy's Childrens Daycare Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normans Fish & Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 79 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Fritta Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
| Masonic Lodge Pub/bar/nightclub | 150 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2024 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 186 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Ela Turkish Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 255 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 April 2025 |
| Royal William Pub/bar/nightclub | 280 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 October 2015 |
| Sparrowhawk's Convenience Stores Retailers - other | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2023 |
| Redfort Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 313 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
Questions about Poppy's Childrens Daycare Nursery
What is Poppy's Childrens Daycare Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Poppy's Childrens Daycare Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Mid Suffolk Council on 29 September 2025.
Is Poppy's Childrens Daycare 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 Poppy's Childrens Daycare Nursery last inspected?
Poppy's Childrens Daycare Nursery was last inspected on 29 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Mid Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poppy's Childrens Daycare Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Poppy's Childrens Daycare Nursery compare to other places in Mid Suffolk?
86% of the 728 rated food businesses in Mid Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, and Poppy's Childrens Daycare Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Mid Suffolk Council inspects Poppy's Childrens Daycare 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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