Buttercup Barn Day Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Bath and North East Somerset
Buttercup Barn Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 May 2026, 2 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: Claysend Farm, Wilmington Hill, Newton St Loe, BA2 9JE
How it compares in Bath and North East Somerset
That puts Buttercup Barn Day Nursery among the 1,259 places in Bath and North East Somerset holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,259 | 73% | ← Buttercup Barn Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 109 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 Buttercup Barn 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 Buttercup Barn Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterlink@ Twerton Infant School And Nursery School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Caterlink @ St Michael's Junior School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2025 |
| Achieve Together - Gallaudet Unit Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Ashley Phoenix Care Home Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Bath Spa University Refectory School/college/university | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2024 |
| Achieve Together - Watery Lane Cottage Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Achieve Together - Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 September 2023 |
Questions about Buttercup Barn Day Nursery
What is Buttercup Barn Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Buttercup Barn Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bath and North East Somerset Council on 11 May 2026.
Is Buttercup Barn 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Buttercup Barn Day Nursery last inspected?
Buttercup Barn Day Nursery was last inspected on 11 May 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bath and North East Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Buttercup Barn Day Nursery?
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 Buttercup Barn Day Nursery compare to other places in Bath and North East Somerset?
73% of the 1,732 rated food businesses in Bath and North East Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Buttercup Barn Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bath and North East Somerset Council inspects Buttercup Barn 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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