Dalemor Explorer Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Braintree
Dalemor Explorer Nursery 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
This is a fresh result: Dalemor Explorer Nursery was inspected on 4 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
96% of rated food businesses in Braintree score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Braintree ratings →
Address: The Essex Golf And Leisure Club, The Airfield, Earls Colne, CO6 2NS
How this rating has changed
Dalemor Explorer Nursery was re-inspected on 4 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 4 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Dalemor Explorer Nursery among the 986 places in Braintree 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 | 986 | 85% | ← Dalemor Explorer Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Dalemor Explorer 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 Dalemor Explorer Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Strike Shack At The Essex Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| The Essex Golf \& Country Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2024 |
| Milbank Concrete Products Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Norm And Debs Mobile caterer | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Black Horse Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2024 |
| The Tipsy Grey South Mobile caterer | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2019 |
| Blackwell's Farm Shop Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2026 |
| Herons Farm Turkeys Manufacturers/packers | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2023 |
Questions about Dalemor Explorer Nursery
What is Dalemor Explorer Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Dalemor Explorer Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 4 August 2026.
Is Dalemor Explorer 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Dalemor Explorer Nursery last inspected?
Dalemor Explorer Nursery was last inspected on 4 August 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dalemor Explorer Nursery?
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 Dalemor Explorer Nursery compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Dalemor Explorer Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Dalemor Explorer 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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Dalemor Explorer Nursery is one of 32 rated food businesses in Earls Colne. See every hygiene rating in Earls Colne →
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