Muddy Boots Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Hampshire
Muddy Boots Day 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 30 July 2025, 11 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: Merchistoun Hall 106 Portsmouth Road Horndean Waterlooville PO8 9LJ, PO8 9LJ
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Muddy Boots Day Nursery among the 803 places in East Hampshire 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 | 803 | 84% | ← Muddy Boots Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 120 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 88 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 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 Muddy Boots Day 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 Muddy Boots Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horndean Community Association Other catering premises | 10 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2017 |
| Acacia House Nursing Home Caring Premises | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2026 |
| Horndean Infant School School/college/university | 339 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| CM Sports Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Horndean Technology College School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2025 |
| Horndean Pizza Shop & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2025 |
| Indian Cottage Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2024 |
| Caterplus @ McCarthy & Stone - Bowes Lyon Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
Questions about Muddy Boots Day Nursery
What is Muddy Boots Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Muddy Boots Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 30 July 2025.
Is Muddy Boots Day 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 Muddy Boots Day Nursery last inspected?
Muddy Boots Day Nursery was last inspected on 30 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Muddy Boots Day 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Muddy Boots Day Nursery compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 958 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Muddy Boots Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Muddy Boots Day 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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