Northumberland Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Reading
Northumberland 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 6 June 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: 14 Northumberland Avenue, Reading, RG2 7PW
How it compares in Reading
That puts Northumberland Day Nursery among the 881 places in Reading holding top marks, 65% 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 | 881 | 65% | ← Northumberland Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 248 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 148 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 41 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 155 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 Northumberland 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 Northumberland Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Day Local Retailers - other | 353 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2019 |
| Ahmed Superstore Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Artisan Loaf Makers Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2025 |
| Alper Kebabs Mobile Van outside National Tyres Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 May 2026 |
| Apollo Youth Club Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 June 2025 |
| 7p Aperitivo Ltd Importers/Exporters | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2025 |
| Big Bazaar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 April 2026 |
| Cafe Local Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2026 |
Questions about Northumberland Day Nursery
What is Northumberland Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Northumberland Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Reading Council on 6 June 2025.
Is Northumberland 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 Northumberland Day Nursery last inspected?
Northumberland Day Nursery was last inspected on 6 June 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Reading Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Northumberland 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 Northumberland Day Nursery compare to other places in Reading?
65% of the 1,362 rated food businesses in Reading hold the top rating of 5, and Northumberland Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Reading Council inspects Northumberland 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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