Apple Blossom Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Devon
Apple Blossom Day Nursery holds a 1: major improvement is necessary. The inspector found significant problems at the care premises and the business is legally required to address them.
The rating: 1 - Major improvement necessary
This is a fresh result: Apple Blossom Day Nursery was inspected on 23 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Only 2% of rated food businesses in East Devon score 0 to 2 like this, so a low rating here is the exception, not the norm. See all East Devon ratings →
Address: London Road, Strete Ralegh, Whimple, EX5 2PT
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How this rating has changed
Apple Blossom Day Nursery has gone backwards: it held a 3 before its inspection on 23 July 2026, and now holds a 1. A rating of 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 23 July 2026 | 3 1 | Worse |
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 East Devon
A 1 is rare: only 13 of 1,304 rated places in East Devon score this low, about one in 100. By contrast 85% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,104 | 85% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 121 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 51 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ← Apple Blossom Day Nursery | |
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Improvement necessary
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Major improvement necessary
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 Apple Blossom Day Nursery the inspector recorded concerns over how food is handled and confidence in management. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Apple Blossom Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 5 March 2026 |
| Nanny Bears Childcare Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2022 |
| Posh-Nosh West Point Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
| New Fountain Inn Whimple Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Whimple Stores Retailers - other | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2025 |
| The Thirsty Farmer Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.3 miles away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 2 October 2025 |
| The Rolling spud Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2026 |
| Royal British Legion Club (West Hill) Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2015 |
Questions about Apple Blossom Day Nursery
What is Apple Blossom Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Apple Blossom Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 1 out of 5 (major improvement necessary), given by East Devon Council on 23 July 2026.
Is Apple Blossom Day Nursery safe to eat at?
A 1 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The care premises is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Apple Blossom Day Nursery last inspected?
Apple Blossom Day Nursery was last inspected on 23 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Apple Blossom Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "improvement necessary", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "major improvement necessary". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Apple Blossom Day Nursery compare to other places in East Devon?
85% of the 1,304 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Apple Blossom Day Nursery holds a 1. 13 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Apple Blossom 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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A rating of 1 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at East Devon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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