Dots 'N' Spots Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Redcar and Cleveland
Dots 'N' Spots 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 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Station Lane, Skelton-in-Cleveland, TS12 2LR
How it compares in Redcar and Cleveland
That puts Dots 'N' Spots Day Nursery among the 1,077 places in Redcar and Cleveland holding top marks, 94% 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 | 1,077 | 94% | ← Dots 'N' Spots Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 84 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 Dots 'N' Spots 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 Dots 'N' Spots Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Skelton Court Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Aspens at Skelton Primary School Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2026 |
| Lisa's De'llish Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2024 |
| Byland Road Fish Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 192 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2024 |
| Jervaulx Residential Care Home Caring Premises | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| Holey Molies Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 April 2026 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Asda Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
Questions about Dots 'N' Spots Day Nursery
What is Dots 'N' Spots Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Dots 'N' Spots Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Redcar and Cleveland Council on 10 January 2025.
Is Dots 'N' Spots 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 Dots 'N' Spots Day Nursery last inspected?
Dots 'N' Spots Day Nursery was last inspected on 10 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Redcar and Cleveland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Dots 'N' Spots 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Dots 'N' Spots Day Nursery compare to other places in Redcar and Cleveland?
94% of the 1,147 rated food businesses in Redcar and Cleveland hold the top rating of 5, and Dots 'N' Spots Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Redcar and Cleveland Council inspects Dots 'N' Spots 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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Dots 'N' Spots Day Nursery is one of 35 rated food businesses in Skelton-in-Cleveland. See every hygiene rating in Skelton-in-Cleveland →
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