Down on the Farm Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Herefordshire
Down on the Farm 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 28 May 2015, more than 11 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Norton Brook Farm, Norton Brook Road, HR2 8ED
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Down on the Farm Nursery among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← Down on the Farm Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 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 Down on the Farm 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 Down on the Farm Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 May 2010 |
| Brampton Road Stores (Family Shopper) Retailers - other | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2022 |
| Blackmarston School - Dolce Education Catering School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Hillside Care Centre Caring Premises | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 April 2025 |
| Atlantic Fish & Kebab Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Plus Retailers - other | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2010 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2018 |
| Dewsall Court Other catering premises | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 May 2025 |
Questions about Down on the Farm Nursery
What is Down on the Farm Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Down on the Farm Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 28 May 2015.
Is Down on the Farm 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 Down on the Farm Nursery last inspected?
Down on the Farm Nursery was last inspected on 28 May 2015, more than 11 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Down on the Farm Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Down on the Farm Nursery compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Down on the Farm Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Down on the Farm 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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