Bolton upon Dearne Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Barnsley
Bolton upon Dearne 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
This is a fresh result: Bolton upon Dearne Nursery was inspected on 15 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
92% of rated food businesses in Barnsley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Barnsley ratings →
Address: Dearne Community Childrens Centre, Billingley View, S63 8ES
How this rating has changed
Bolton upon Dearne Nursery was re-inspected on 15 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 15 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Barnsley
That puts Bolton upon Dearne Nursery among the 1,353 places in Barnsley holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,353 | 83% | ← Bolton upon Dearne Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 145 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 29 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 254 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 Bolton upon Dearne 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 Bolton upon Dearne Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academix Learning Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Dearne Hall Caring Premises | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| Awaken Education @ Lacewood Primary Caring Premises | 423 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bite Me Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2025 |
| Carrfield Primary Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Bolton On Dearne Ex-Servicemens Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2024 |
| Boxers Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2023 |
Questions about Bolton upon Dearne Nursery
What is Bolton upon Dearne Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Bolton upon Dearne Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Barnsley Council on 15 July 2026.
Is Bolton upon Dearne 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 Bolton upon Dearne Nursery last inspected?
Bolton upon Dearne Nursery was last inspected on 15 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Barnsley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bolton upon Dearne 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 Bolton upon Dearne Nursery compare to other places in Barnsley?
83% of the 1,633 rated food businesses in Barnsley hold the top rating of 5, and Bolton upon Dearne Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Barnsley Council inspects Bolton upon Dearne 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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Bolton upon Dearne Nursery is one of 29 rated food businesses in Bolton upon Dearne. See every hygiene rating in Bolton upon Dearne →
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