First for Childcare Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · York
First for Childcare 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 14 May 2025, 13 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: Lancaster Park, Audax Close, York, YO30 4RA
How it compares in York
That puts First for Childcare Nursery among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← First for Childcare Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 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 for Childcare 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 First for Childcare Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booker Distributors/Transporters | 143 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2019 |
| Bella Italia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 372 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Baker Boy York Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2020 |
| B&M Retail Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2019 |
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Birdhouse Bakery Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2019 |
| AJ's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2025 |
Questions about First for Childcare Nursery
What is First for Childcare Nursery's food hygiene rating?
First for Childcare Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 14 May 2025.
Is First for Childcare 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 First for Childcare Nursery last inspected?
First for Childcare Nursery was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at First for Childcare Nursery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does First for Childcare Nursery compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and First for Childcare Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects First for Childcare 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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