Brightstart Scottow food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Norfolk
Brightstart Scottow 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
The rating dates from 15 October 2025, 8 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: Brightstart Montessori Nursery, The Old School, The Fairstead, NR10 5AQ
How it compares in North Norfolk
That puts Brightstart Scottow among the 1,257 places in North Norfolk holding top marks, 86% 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 | 1,257 | 86% | ← Brightstart Scottow | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 143 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 56 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Brightstart Scottow 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 Brightstart Scottow, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Walsham Rugby Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2026 |
| Cazalet Harrison Wine Merchants Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Sloley Hall Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Javabean Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
Questions about Brightstart Scottow
What is Brightstart Scottow's food hygiene rating?
Brightstart Scottow has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Norfolk Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Brightstart Scottow 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 Brightstart Scottow last inspected?
Brightstart Scottow was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Norfolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Brightstart Scottow?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Brightstart Scottow compare to other places in North Norfolk?
86% of the 1,461 rated food businesses in North Norfolk hold the top rating of 5, and Brightstart Scottow is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Norfolk Council inspects Brightstart Scottow 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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