Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Colchester
Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
This is a fresh result: Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester was inspected on 27 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Colchester score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Colchester ratings →
Address: Oyster Court, St Helens Lane, Colchester, CO1 1TY
How this rating has changed
Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester was re-inspected on 27 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 27 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Colchester
That puts Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester among the 1,225 places in Colchester holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,225 | 90% | ← Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 75 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 284 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 Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester 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 Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castlegate Day Centre Other catering premises | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Castle Methodist Church Other catering premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 May 2022 |
| Chaiiwala Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 August 2026 |
| Bills Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 171 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
| ABI Store Retailers - other | 212 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 May 2026 |
| Carluccio's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 253 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2023 |
| Chopstix Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 303 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2026 |
| Ask Italian Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 304 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2026 |
Questions about Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester
What is Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester's food hygiene rating?
Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Colchester Council on 27 August 2026.
Is Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester last inspected?
Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester was last inspected on 27 August 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Colchester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester?
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 Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester compare to other places in Colchester?
90% of the 1,358 rated food businesses in Colchester hold the top rating of 5, and Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Colchester Council inspects Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester 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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