Blackbirds Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Arun
Blackbirds 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
The rating dates from 18 April 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: Felpham Methodist Church 118 Felpham Way, Felpham, PO22 8QL
How it compares in Arun
That puts Blackbirds Nursery among the 1,005 places in Arun 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 | 1,005 | 84% | ← Blackbirds Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 131 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 144 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 Blackbirds 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 Blackbirds Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Tufnell Breakfast Club School/college/university | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2023 |
| Chartwells School/college/university | 321 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Dizzy Ducklings School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2024 |
| Byway House Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| Bognor Regis Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2026 |
| Deligo Butchery Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2026 |
| Deligo Eatery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Felpham Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2024 |
Questions about Blackbirds Nursery
What is Blackbirds Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Blackbirds Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Arun Council on 18 April 2024.
Is Blackbirds 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 Blackbirds Nursery last inspected?
Blackbirds Nursery was last inspected on 18 April 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Arun Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Blackbirds 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 Blackbirds Nursery compare to other places in Arun?
84% of the 1,199 rated food businesses in Arun hold the top rating of 5, and Blackbirds Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Arun Council inspects Blackbirds 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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