Shelford Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Cambridgeshire
Shelford 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: Shelford Day Nursery was inspected on 18 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: 3 High Green, Great Shelford, CB22 5EQ
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Shelford Day Nursery among the 1,063 places in South Cambridgeshire 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 | 1,063 | 87% | ← Shelford Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 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 Shelford 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 Shelford Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cara Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Level Up Nutrition Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2022 |
| Days Of Ashwell - Bakery Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 July 2025 |
| Brunch Base Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 March 2025 |
| Great Shelford Local Store & Post Office Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
| Esso EMG Stapleford Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| All Saints Church Other catering premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2022 |
| Cambridgeshire Care Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 June 2026 |
Questions about Shelford Day Nursery
What is Shelford Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Shelford Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 18 June 2026.
Is Shelford 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 Shelford Day Nursery last inspected?
Shelford Day Nursery was last inspected on 18 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shelford 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shelford Day Nursery compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Shelford Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Shelford 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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