Fusion Childcare Services food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · St Albans City
Fusion Childcare Services 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 2 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: The Grove Infants And Nursery School, Dark Lane, Harpenden, AL5 1QD
How it compares in St Albans City
That puts Fusion Childcare Services among the 818 places in St Albans City holding top marks, 77% 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 | 818 | 77% | ← Fusion Childcare Services | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 157 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 63 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 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 Fusion Childcare Services 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 Fusion Childcare Services, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harpenden Springs Care Home Caring Premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Lazy Bear Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2024 |
| Bentozo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 April 2026 |
| Co-op Food Harpenden Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Cafe Aroma Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
| Aldwickbury Park Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2024 |
| Aldwickbury School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 June 2024 |
| Quantum Care Willow Court Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2024 |
Questions about Fusion Childcare Services
What is Fusion Childcare Services's food hygiene rating?
Fusion Childcare Services has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by St Albans City Council on 2 February 2026.
Is Fusion Childcare Services 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 Fusion Childcare Services last inspected?
Fusion Childcare Services was last inspected on 2 February 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by St Albans City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Fusion Childcare Services?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Fusion Childcare Services compare to other places in St Albans City?
77% of the 1,058 rated food businesses in St Albans City hold the top rating of 5, and Fusion Childcare Services is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
St Albans City Council inspects Fusion Childcare Services 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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