Willow Tree Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Northamptonshire
Willow Tree 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
The rating dates from 8 October 2025, 9 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: 18A Cottingham Way, Thrapston, Kettering, NN14 4PL
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Willow Tree Day Nursery among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Willow Tree Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Willow Tree 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 Willow Tree Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pisces Fish And Chips Other catering premises | 55 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| The Golden Rings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 86 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 15 May 2025 |
| The Fox Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2023 |
| The Kings Arms Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Jollys Toys Limited Retailers - other | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2021 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Spot On Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 103 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Delicious Kebab And Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 112 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 19 May 2026 |
Questions about Willow Tree Day Nursery
What is Willow Tree Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Willow Tree Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 8 October 2025.
Is Willow Tree 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 Willow Tree Day Nursery last inspected?
Willow Tree Day Nursery was last inspected on 8 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Willow Tree 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 Willow Tree Day Nursery compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Willow Tree Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Willow Tree 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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