The Well - Cygnets Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Northamptonshire
The Well - Cygnets 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 29 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: 127 Nest Farm Crescent, Wellingborough, NN8 4TU
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Well - Cygnets Nursery 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% | ← The Well - Cygnets Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building 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 The Well - Cygnets 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 The Well - Cygnets Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club Oakway Academy School/college/university | 330 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2022 |
| Elestee Eats Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| 51 Wines Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2024 |
| Dianas Health & Fitness Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2022 |
| Agatha's Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2022 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Daylight Centre Fellowship Distributors/Transporters | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2021 |
| Bengeworth Court Social Group Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2022 |
Questions about The Well - Cygnets Nursery
What is The Well - Cygnets Nursery's food hygiene rating?
The Well - Cygnets Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 29 April 2025.
Is The Well - Cygnets 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 The Well - Cygnets Nursery last inspected?
The Well - Cygnets Nursery was last inspected on 29 April 2025, 14 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 The Well - Cygnets 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Well - Cygnets Nursery 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 The Well - Cygnets Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Well - Cygnets 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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