Spotty zebra day nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dudley
Spotty zebra day nursery 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 16 September 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: Spotty Zebra Day Nursery, Long Lane, Halesowen, B62 9JZ
How it compares in Dudley
In Dudley, 62% of rated places manage a 5, so Spotty zebra day nursery sits behind roughly 1,343 nearby businesses. 23% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,343 | 62% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 488 | 23% | ← Spotty zebra day nursery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 248 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 502 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 Spotty zebra 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 Spotty zebra day nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balti Towers Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Banga Sweet Center Takeaway/sandwich shop | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| AIP C/O Olive Hill Primary Academy School/college/university | 385 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2025 |
| Bobbo's Todays Catch Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Bostin Darts 180 Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 March 2026 |
| Blackheath Fruit and Vegetables Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2018 |
| Bake My Day Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Artisan Expresso Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
Questions about Spotty zebra day nursery
What is Spotty zebra day nursery's food hygiene rating?
Spotty zebra day nursery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Dudley Council on 16 September 2025.
Is Spotty zebra day nursery 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 Spotty zebra day nursery last inspected?
Spotty zebra day nursery was last inspected on 16 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Spotty zebra 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 "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Spotty zebra day nursery compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,161 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, while Spotty zebra day nursery holds a 4. 488 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Spotty zebra 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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