Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 18 November 2025, 7 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: Kiddi Caru At Taunton, Blackbrook Park Avenue, Taunton, TA1 2PX
How it compares in Somerset
In Somerset, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School sits behind roughly 4,825 nearby businesses. 10% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 4,825 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 541 | 10% | ← Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 92 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 557 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 Generally satisfactory
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 Kiddi Caru 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 Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackbrook Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2026 |
| Blackbrook Leisure Centre and Spa Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2025 |
| Bridge House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| B&M Taunton Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 October 2023 |
| Costa Drive Thru Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Catherine House Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2023 |
| Action Staytions Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2018 |
Questions about Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School
What is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Somerset Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School last inspected?
Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School?
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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School compare to other places in Somerset?
87% of the 5,515 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, while Kiddi Caru Day Nursery and Pre-School holds a 4. 541 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Kiddi Caru 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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