Sandcastles Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Castle Point
Sandcastles 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 30 December 2025, 6 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: 81 London Road, South Benfleet, Benfleet, SS7 5TG
How it compares in Castle Point
That puts Sandcastles Nursery among the 452 places in Castle Point holding top marks, 92% 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 | 452 | 92% | ← Sandcastles Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 45 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 Sandcastles 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 Sandcastles Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes Away Other catering premises | 142 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 May 2025 |
| Aspera Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| B B Grout Ltd Retailers - other | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 August 2025 |
| Cosy Cafe And Creams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 310 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Arundel Food And Wine Store Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 December 2025 |
| Arundel News Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2024 |
| Arundel Pharmacy Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Cosmos Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
Questions about Sandcastles Nursery
What is Sandcastles Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Sandcastles Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Castle Point Council on 30 December 2025.
Is Sandcastles 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 Sandcastles Nursery last inspected?
Sandcastles Nursery was last inspected on 30 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Castle Point Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Sandcastles 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 Sandcastles Nursery compare to other places in Castle Point?
92% of the 491 rated food businesses in Castle Point hold the top rating of 5, and Sandcastles Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Castle Point Council inspects Sandcastles 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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