West Hill Nursery Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Devon
West Hill Nursery Pre-School 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 2 October 2007, more than 18 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: West Hill House, West Hill, Braunton, EX33 1AR
How it compares in North Devon
That puts West Hill Nursery Pre-School among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← West Hill Nursery Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 West Hill Nursery Pre-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.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to West Hill Nursery Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The White Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 71 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Surma Tandoori Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2026 |
| Caen Community Primary School School/college/university | 243 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| The Duck Dive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 266 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2023 |
| Braunton Bowling Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 277 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2011 |
| Heartbreak Hotel Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 312 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2019 |
| Surf and Turf Fast Food Takeaway/sandwich shop | 315 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Shack & Pantry Retailers - other | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2026 |
Questions about West Hill Nursery Pre-School
What is West Hill Nursery Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
West Hill Nursery Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 2 October 2007.
Is West Hill Nursery Pre-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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was West Hill Nursery Pre-School last inspected?
West Hill Nursery Pre-School was last inspected on 2 October 2007, more than 18 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at West Hill Nursery Pre-School?
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 West Hill Nursery Pre-School compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and West Hill Nursery Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects West Hill Nursery Pre-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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