Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten) food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Tendring
Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten) 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 14 May 2025, 13 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: Redbury Farm, Colchester Road, Ardleigh, CO7 7PQ
How it compares in Tendring
That puts Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten) among the 775 places in Tendring holding top marks, 67% 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 | 775 | 67% | ← Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 221 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 105 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 32 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 20 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 124 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 Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten) 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 Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ardleigh Service Station Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2010 |
| Ardleigh Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| Pizza Amante Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten)
What is Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten)'s food hygiene rating?
Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten) has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Tendring Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten) 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 Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten) last inspected?
Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten) was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Tendring Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten)?
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 Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten) compare to other places in Tendring?
67% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Tendring hold the top rating of 5, and Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten) is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Tendring Council inspects Bright Stars Nurseries (Orchard Barns Kindergarten) 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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