Rhymetime Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Northamptonshire
Rhymetime 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 11 February 2025, 17 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: After School Club Newton Road Infants School, Newton Road, Rushden, NN10 0HH
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts Rhymetime Nursery among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← Rhymetime Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 Very 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 Rhymetime 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 Rhymetime Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Store Ltd. Retailers - other | 390 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2021 |
| A Abbott & Sons (Rushden) Limited Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2022 |
| Iceland Foods Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2021 |
| Greggs Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Gucio Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2024 |
| Alraaz Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Full Gospel Church Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
Questions about Rhymetime Nursery
What is Rhymetime Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Rhymetime Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 11 February 2025.
Is Rhymetime 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 Rhymetime Nursery last inspected?
Rhymetime Nursery was last inspected on 11 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Rhymetime Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Rhymetime Nursery compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Rhymetime Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects Rhymetime 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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