Apple Blossom Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Devon
Apple Blossom Day Nursery holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The care premises met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 29 July 2025, 11 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: London Road, Strete Ralegh, Whimple, EX5 2PT
How it compares in East Devon
In East Devon, 84% of rated places manage a 5, so Apple Blossom Day Nursery sits behind roughly 1,218 nearby businesses. 4% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,093 | 84% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ← Apple Blossom Day Nursery | |
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 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 Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 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 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 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by East Devon Council on 29 July 2025.
Is Apple Blossom Day Nursery safe to eat at?
A 3 means the care premises met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Apple Blossom Day Nursery last inspected?
Apple Blossom Day Nursery was last inspected on 29 July 2025, 11 months 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 "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". 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?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, while Apple Blossom Day Nursery holds a 3. 58 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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