Tilbury Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hertsmere
Tilbury 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
The rating dates from 24 April 2025, 14 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: 235 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 1BZ
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts Tilbury Nursery among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% 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 | 582 | 81% | ← Tilbury Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 Tilbury 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 Tilbury Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Mandeville Court Caring Premises | 111 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Grumpy Granny Bake And Brew Other catering premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Mollica Bakes Other catering premises | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Nacharee Thai Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Gracewood Academy School/college/university | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| Dhom Bistro Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 392 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Aksular Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Alpha Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
Questions about Tilbury Nursery
What is Tilbury Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Tilbury Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 24 April 2025.
Is Tilbury 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 Tilbury Nursery last inspected?
Tilbury Nursery was last inspected on 24 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tilbury Nursery?
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 Tilbury Nursery compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and Tilbury Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects Tilbury 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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