Dream Big Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
Dream Big 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
This is a fresh result: Dream Big Nursery was inspected on 9 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Big Dreams Grange Villa Community Association East Street, Grange Villa, DH2 3LN
How it compares in Durham
That puts Dream Big Nursery among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Dream Big Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 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 Dream Big 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 Dream Big Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Villa Community Enterprise Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Hungry Hut Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Dotties Deli Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2026 |
| Ala Spicery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
Questions about Dream Big Nursery
What is Dream Big Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Dream Big Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 9 June 2026.
Is Dream Big 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 Dream Big Nursery last inspected?
Dream Big Nursery was last inspected on 9 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dream Big Nursery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dream Big Nursery compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Dream Big Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Dream Big 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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