Highfield Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Hertfordshire
Highfield 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 5 November 2024, 20 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: Riverside House, Station Road, Braughing, SG11 2PB
How it compares in East Hertfordshire
That puts Highfield Day Nursery among the 977 places in East Hertfordshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 977 | 84% | ← Highfield Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 146 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 221 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 Very 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 Highfield 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 Highfield Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget B's @ Pearces Farm Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2023 |
| Pearce's Farm Shop & Cafe Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| The White Hart Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Jenyns First School & Nursery School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2024 |
| Lek Deng Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 4 December 2025 |
| Ridge House Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | Exempt | |
| The Golden Fleece Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2025 |
| H & N Jones Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 4 - Good | 19 January 2017 |
Questions about Highfield Day Nursery
What is Highfield Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Highfield Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hertfordshire Council on 5 November 2024.
Is Highfield 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 Highfield Day Nursery last inspected?
Highfield Day Nursery was last inspected on 5 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Highfield Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Highfield Day Nursery compare to other places in East Hertfordshire?
84% of the 1,168 rated food businesses in East Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Highfield Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hertfordshire Council inspects Highfield 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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