Blackberry House Day Nursery \& Forest School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Northamptonshire
Blackberry House Day Nursery \& Forest School 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
The rating dates from 24 June 2025, 12 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: Rectory Nursery School, The Nook, Corby, NN17 1XA
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Blackberry House Day Nursery \& Forest School among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Blackberry House Day Nursery \& Forest School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Blackberry House Day Nursery \& Forest 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.
Questions about Blackberry House Day Nursery \& Forest School
What is Blackberry House Day Nursery \& Forest School's food hygiene rating?
Blackberry House Day Nursery \& Forest School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 24 June 2025.
Is Blackberry House Day Nursery \& Forest 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Blackberry House Day Nursery \& Forest School last inspected?
Blackberry House Day Nursery \& Forest School was last inspected on 24 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blackberry House Day Nursery \& Forest 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 Blackberry House Day Nursery \& Forest School compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Blackberry House Day Nursery \& Forest School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Blackberry House Day Nursery \& Forest 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.
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