Clifton Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · York
Clifton Day 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 24 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: 5 Sutton Way, York, YO30 6JF
How it compares in York
That puts Clifton Day 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% | ← Clifton Day 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 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 Clifton Day 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 Clifton Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Stores Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2021 |
| Bootham Junior School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2025 |
| Birdhouse Bakery Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2019 |
| Bishop & Bison Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 December 2020 |
| Bellas Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| B&B York Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 July 2026 |
| Arnot House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2019 |
| Baltic Food Store Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 August 2019 |
Questions about Clifton Day Nursery
What is Clifton Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Clifton Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 24 March 2026.
Is Clifton Day 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 Clifton Day Nursery last inspected?
Clifton Day Nursery was last inspected on 24 March 2026, 3 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 Clifton Day 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Clifton Day Nursery compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Clifton Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Clifton Day 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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