Hednesford Nursery School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Cannock Chase
Hednesford Nursery 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 9 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Hednesford Nursery School, Eskrett Street, WS12 1AR
How it compares in Cannock Chase
In Cannock Chase, 86% of rated places manage a 5, so Hednesford Nursery School sits behind roughly 615 nearby businesses. 9% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 615 | 86% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 9% | ← Hednesford Nursery School | |
| 3 out of 5 | 23 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 119 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 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 Hednesford Nursery 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 Hednesford Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dulcie's Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 148 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2024 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 157 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2026 |
| Beer Belly's Retailers - other | 189 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Chase Service Station Retailers - other | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Burger Boi Takeaway/sandwich shop | 364 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
| B & M Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 376 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Alax's Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2024 |
Questions about Hednesford Nursery School
What is Hednesford Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Hednesford Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Cannock Chase Council on 9 May 2024.
Is Hednesford Nursery 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 Hednesford Nursery School last inspected?
Hednesford Nursery School was last inspected on 9 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cannock Chase Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hednesford Nursery 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Hednesford Nursery School compare to other places in Cannock Chase?
86% of the 716 rated food businesses in Cannock Chase hold the top rating of 5, while Hednesford Nursery School holds a 4. 67 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Cannock Chase Council inspects Hednesford Nursery 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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