Pixley Dell Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Durham
Pixley Dell 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 12 January 2026, 5 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: 8 Coulson Street, Merrington Lane, Spennymoor, DL16 7RS
How it compares in Durham
That puts Pixley Dell Day Nursery among the 3,087 places in Durham holding top marks, 75% 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 | 3,087 | 75% | ← Pixley Dell Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 682 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 286 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 25 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 512 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 Pixley Dell 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 Pixley Dell Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Frog and Ferret Pub/bar/nightclub | 19 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2023 |
| Jay's Tudhoe Moor Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2023 |
| The Bounce House Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Appleton Lodge Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2025 |
| Asda Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 July 2024 |
| Cheapside Fish and Chips Distributors/Transporters | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Aleeza's Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| South Durham Diner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 November 2024 |
Questions about Pixley Dell Day Nursery
What is Pixley Dell Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Pixley Dell Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Durham Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Pixley Dell 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 Pixley Dell Day Nursery last inspected?
Pixley Dell Day Nursery was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 5 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Durham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pixley Dell 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 Pixley Dell Day Nursery compare to other places in Durham?
75% of the 4,133 rated food businesses in Durham hold the top rating of 5, and Pixley Dell Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Durham Council inspects Pixley Dell 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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