Ashcroft Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Blackpool
Ashcroft Day 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
This is a fresh result: Ashcroft Day Nursery was inspected on 19 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
91% of rated food businesses in Blackpool score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Blackpool ratings →
Address: Rear 214 Whitegate Drive, Blackpool, FY3 9JL
How this rating has changed
Ashcroft Day Nursery has improved: it was rated 3 before its inspection on 19 August 2026, and now holds a 5. That is the highest rating the scheme awards.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 19 August 2026 | 3 5 | Improved |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Blackpool
That puts Ashcroft Day Nursery among the 1,346 places in Blackpool holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,346 | 80% | ← Ashcroft Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 188 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 119 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 3 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 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 Ashcroft Day 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 Ashcroft Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| B&M Bargains Retailers - other | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Aroma Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2025 |
| Barbell Bistro Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Allied Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 October 2025 |
| Arnie's Sandwich Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2024 |
| Baines Childrens Centre & Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| Baines Endowed School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2025 |
| AAA Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 June 2026 |
Questions about Ashcroft Day Nursery
What is Ashcroft Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Ashcroft Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blackpool Council on 19 August 2026.
Is Ashcroft Day 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 Ashcroft Day Nursery last inspected?
Ashcroft Day Nursery was last inspected on 19 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blackpool Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Ashcroft Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Ashcroft Day Nursery compare to other places in Blackpool?
80% of the 1,693 rated food businesses in Blackpool hold the top rating of 5, and Ashcroft Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blackpool Council inspects Ashcroft Day 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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Understanding this rating
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The official record is held by the council: http://www.blackpool.gov.uk/Services/A-F/FoodHygiene/
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