First Place Nursery In Bushey food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hertsmere
First Place Nursery In Bushey 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 23 March 2026, 3 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: First Place Nursery, Falconer Road, Bushey, WD23 3AQ
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts First Place Nursery In Bushey among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% 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 | 582 | 81% | ← First Place Nursery In Bushey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 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 First Place Nursery In Bushey 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 First Place Nursery In Bushey, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barracuda Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 374 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2024 |
| Bella Rosa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 411 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 October 2025 |
| Blue Ocean Fish N Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| AG Catering Limited Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Beaumonts Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Alexander Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Burgitzza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| Ashfield Junior Mixed School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about First Place Nursery In Bushey
What is First Place Nursery In Bushey's food hygiene rating?
First Place Nursery In Bushey has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 23 March 2026.
Is First Place Nursery In Bushey 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 First Place Nursery In Bushey last inspected?
First Place Nursery In Bushey was last inspected on 23 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First Place Nursery In Bushey?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 First Place Nursery In Bushey compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and First Place Nursery In Bushey is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects First Place Nursery In Bushey 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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