Whitwick Day Nursery and Pre-school food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North West Leicestershire
Whitwick Day Nursery and Pre-school 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 March 2026, 4 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: Whitwick Day Nursery, Market Place, Whitwick, LE67 5DT
How it compares in North West Leicestershire
That puts Whitwick Day Nursery and Pre-school among the 643 places in North West Leicestershire holding top marks, 82% 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 | 643 | 82% | ← Whitwick Day Nursery and Pre-school | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 32 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 202 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 Whitwick Day Nursery and Pre-school 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 Whitwick Day Nursery and Pre-school, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Wong Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
| Central England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 20 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2026 |
| Leos Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2026 |
| Doner Pizza Master Takeaway/sandwich shop | 210 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2026 |
| Caterlink @ Whitwick St John The Baptist CE Priamary School School/college/university | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Leicestershire Traded Services At Holy Cross RC School School/college/university | 383 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2024 |
| Essential Supplies Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2025 |
| Man Within Compass Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 October 2025 |
Questions about Whitwick Day Nursery and Pre-school
What is Whitwick Day Nursery and Pre-school's food hygiene rating?
Whitwick Day Nursery and Pre-school has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North West Leicestershire Council on 12 March 2026.
Is Whitwick Day Nursery and Pre-school 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 Whitwick Day Nursery and Pre-school last inspected?
Whitwick Day Nursery and Pre-school was last inspected on 12 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North West Leicestershire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whitwick Day Nursery and Pre-school?
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 Whitwick Day Nursery and Pre-school compare to other places in North West Leicestershire?
82% of the 786 rated food businesses in North West Leicestershire hold the top rating of 5, and Whitwick Day Nursery and Pre-school is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North West Leicestershire Council inspects Whitwick Day Nursery and Pre-school 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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