West Lodge Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Northamptonshire
West Lodge 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 20 November 2024, 19 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: West Lodge Day Nursery, Pipewell Road, Desborough, NN14 2SH
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts West Lodge Day 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% | ← West Lodge Day 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 Very 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 West Lodge 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 West Lodge Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desborough Town Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2025 |
| West Lodge Rural Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2025 |
| Smoke and Braai Ltd Other catering premises | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2025 |
| Tipple and Mane - Mobile Bar Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2023 |
| Sainsburys Supermarkets Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2023 |
| Desborough Town Juniors Football Club Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2023 |
| Dawes to Door Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 July 2021 |
| Consensus Homes Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
Questions about West Lodge Day Nursery
What is West Lodge Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
West Lodge Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 20 November 2024.
Is West Lodge 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 West Lodge Day Nursery last inspected?
West Lodge Day Nursery was last inspected on 20 November 2024, 19 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 West Lodge 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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does West Lodge Day 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 West Lodge Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects West Lodge 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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