Purple Lion Day Nurseries food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Castle Point
Purple Lion Day Nurseries 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 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 182 High Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, SS7 5LD
How it compares in Castle Point
That puts Purple Lion Day Nurseries among the 452 places in Castle Point holding top marks, 92% 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 | 452 | 92% | ← Purple Lion Day Nurseries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 Purple Lion Day Nurseries 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 Purple Lion Day Nurseries, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98 Bliss Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2025 |
| Coco Local Retailers - other | 89 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Cafe Max Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Candy Shell Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 275 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Amala Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2026 |
| Anatolian Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
| Asia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Barkins Butchers Retailers - other | 426 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2025 |
Questions about Purple Lion Day Nurseries
What is Purple Lion Day Nurseries's food hygiene rating?
Purple Lion Day Nurseries has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Castle Point Council on 10 October 2024.
Is Purple Lion Day Nurseries 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 Purple Lion Day Nurseries last inspected?
Purple Lion Day Nurseries was last inspected on 10 October 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Castle Point Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Purple Lion Day Nurseries?
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 Purple Lion Day Nurseries compare to other places in Castle Point?
92% of the 491 rated food businesses in Castle Point hold the top rating of 5, and Purple Lion Day Nurseries is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Castle Point Council inspects Purple Lion Day Nurseries 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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