Hillside House Nursery and Pre-school Lyth Hill food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Shropshire
Hillside House Nursery and Pre-school Lyth Hill 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
This is a fresh result: Hillside House Nursery and Pre-school Lyth Hill was inspected on 15 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Hillside House Nursery Hillside House Lyth Hill Road, Bayston Hill, Shrewsbury, SY3 0AU
How it compares in Shropshire
That puts Hillside House Nursery and Pre-school Lyth Hill among the 2,512 places in Shropshire holding top marks, 88% 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 | 2,512 | 88% | ← Hillside House Nursery and Pre-school Lyth Hill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 223 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 86 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 249 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 Hillside House Nursery and Pre-school Lyth Hill 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 Hillside House Nursery and Pre-school Lyth Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paws For A Cuppa Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Atlantic Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2024 |
| Mahim Indian Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2024 |
| Daisy & Tilly's Shop On The Hill Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 April 2024 |
| Hong Kong City Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
Questions about Hillside House Nursery and Pre-school Lyth Hill
What is Hillside House Nursery and Pre-school Lyth Hill's food hygiene rating?
Hillside House Nursery and Pre-school Lyth Hill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Shropshire Council on 15 June 2026.
Is Hillside House Nursery and Pre-school Lyth Hill 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 Hillside House Nursery and Pre-school Lyth Hill last inspected?
Hillside House Nursery and Pre-school Lyth Hill was last inspected on 15 June 2026, within the last month. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Shropshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Hillside House Nursery and Pre-school Lyth Hill?
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 Hillside House Nursery and Pre-school Lyth Hill compare to other places in Shropshire?
88% of the 2,862 rated food businesses in Shropshire hold the top rating of 5, and Hillside House Nursery and Pre-school Lyth Hill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Shropshire Council inspects Hillside House Nursery and Pre-school Lyth Hill 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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