Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery Limited at Denefield School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Berkshire
Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery Limited at Denefield 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 10 February 2026, 5 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: Denefield School Long Lane, Tilehurst, Reading, RG31 6XY
How it compares in West Berkshire
That puts Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery Limited at Denefield School among the 931 places in West Berkshire 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 | 931 | 85% | ← Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery Limited at Denefield School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 94 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 163 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery Limited at Denefield 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 Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery Limited at Denefield School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Catering Services Limited at Denefield School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Dolce Ltd at Downsway Primary School School/college/university | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2026 |
| Asian Spice Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| High Rise Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 April 2025 |
| Go Beanies Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Harrison Catering at Westwood Farm Infant School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Barn Owl Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 May 2026 |
| JCS Gourmet Kitchen Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
Questions about Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery Limited at Denefield School
What is Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery Limited at Denefield School's food hygiene rating?
Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery Limited at Denefield School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Berkshire Council on 10 February 2026.
Is Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery Limited at Denefield 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 Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery Limited at Denefield School last inspected?
Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery Limited at Denefield School was last inspected on 10 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Berkshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery Limited at Denefield School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery Limited at Denefield School compare to other places in West Berkshire?
85% of the 1,090 rated food businesses in West Berkshire hold the top rating of 5, and Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery Limited at Denefield School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Berkshire Council inspects Welly Boot Lodge Day Nursery Limited at Denefield 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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