Whipperley Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Luton
Whipperley Nursery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 14 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: Whipperley Infant School, Whipperley Ring, LU1 5QY
How it compares in Luton
In Luton, 65% of rated places manage a 5, so Whipperley Nursery sits behind roughly 846 nearby businesses. 18% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 846 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 231 | 18% | ← Whipperley Nursery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 165 | 13% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 33 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 6 | <1% |
A further 403 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Whipperley 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 Whipperley Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrys clearance cash and carry Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Bajwa Food Store LTD Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 August 2024 |
| BUPA St Marys Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| Al Badar Original Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| A Family Food Store Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2018 |
| Ambala Foods Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2024 |
| Cake Box Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Baguette Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
Questions about Whipperley Nursery
What is Whipperley Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Whipperley Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Luton Council on 14 July 2025.
Is Whipperley Nursery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Whipperley Nursery last inspected?
Whipperley Nursery was last inspected on 14 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Luton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Whipperley Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Whipperley Nursery compare to other places in Luton?
65% of the 1,297 rated food businesses in Luton hold the top rating of 5, while Whipperley Nursery holds a 4. 231 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Luton Council inspects Whipperley 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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