Early Years Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Melton
Early Years 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 19 January 2024, more than 2 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: Swallowdale Primary School, Early Years Nursery, Dalby Road, LE13 0BJ
How it compares in Melton
That puts Early Years Nursery among the 398 places in Melton 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 | 398 | 85% | ← Early Years Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 48 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 11 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | 1% |
A further 73 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 Early Years 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 Early Years Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cater Link - Swallowdale Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2024 |
| Andy's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Premier - Harveens Convenience Store Retailers - other | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 March 2024 |
| Hamilton Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 284 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| Broadoak Lodge Caring Premises | 399 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Broadoak Grange Residential Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 November 2025 |
| Little Rascals Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2025 |
| Melton And District Indoor Bowls Centre Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
Questions about Early Years Nursery
What is Early Years Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Early Years Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Melton Council on 19 January 2024.
Is Early Years 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 Early Years Nursery last inspected?
Early Years Nursery was last inspected on 19 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Melton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Early Years 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 Early Years Nursery compare to other places in Melton?
85% of the 467 rated food businesses in Melton hold the top rating of 5, and Early Years Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Melton Council inspects Early Years 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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