Buttons and Bows Nursery School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ipswich
Buttons and Bows Nursery School 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 26 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 80 Aster Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP2 0NR
How it compares in Ipswich
That puts Buttons and Bows Nursery School among the 989 places in Ipswich holding top marks, 95% 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 | 989 | 95% | ← Buttons and Bows Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 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 Buttons and Bows Nursery School 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 Buttons and Bows Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asterbury Place Caring Premises | 87 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Another Bowl Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 May 2023 |
| Aldi Foodstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2024 |
| BK UK Group Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 February 2024 |
| Bright Sparks Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2024 |
| Al's Snack Bar Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2024 |
Questions about Buttons and Bows Nursery School
What is Buttons and Bows Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Buttons and Bows Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ipswich Council on 26 June 2023.
Is Buttons and Bows Nursery School 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 Buttons and Bows Nursery School last inspected?
Buttons and Bows Nursery School was last inspected on 26 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ipswich Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Buttons and Bows Nursery School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Buttons and Bows Nursery School compare to other places in Ipswich?
95% of the 1,044 rated food businesses in Ipswich hold the top rating of 5, and Buttons and Bows Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ipswich Council inspects Buttons and Bows Nursery School 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.
Tell me when this changes
The Food Standards Agency publishes only a business's rating today, not what it scored before, and not when it moves. We check every UK rating each night. Watch Buttons and Bows Nursery School and we will email you the morning after its rating changes.
Free, for three businesses, forever. No password, we send you a link. How rating alerts work →
Understanding this rating
More food hygiene ratings near here
Ipswich inspects and rates 1,120 food businesses across its whole area. See every food hygiene rating in Ipswich →
The official record is held by the council: http://www.ipswich.gov.uk
Rating from the Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence. Ratings reflect standards found at the time of inspection and can change. If you think a rating is wrong, the official record is held by the FSA and the local authority; corrections there flow through here. How ratings work →