Choochoos Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Canterbury City
Choochoos 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 rating dates from 19 October 2022, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Choo Choos Nursery, Station Approach, Whitstable, CT5 1LJ
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Choochoos Day Nursery among the 1,161 places in Canterbury City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,161 | 78% | ← Choochoos Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 185 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 Choochoos 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 Choochoos Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Bon Cakes Farmers/growers | 200 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2025 |
| Evangelical Church Hall Caring Premises | 338 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Kindergarten Kids Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Labour Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2025 |
| Holland & Barrett Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Holdens Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| Inclusive Sport (After School Club) School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| British Legion Social Centre Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2018 |
Questions about Choochoos Day Nursery
What is Choochoos Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Choochoos Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 19 October 2022.
Is Choochoos 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 Choochoos Day Nursery last inspected?
Choochoos Day Nursery was last inspected on 19 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Choochoos Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Choochoos Day Nursery compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Choochoos Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Choochoos 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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