Gateway Lodge Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Herefordshire
Gateway Lodge 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 22 January 2020, more than 6 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: The Lodge, HR9 7JY
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Gateway Lodge 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% | ← Gateway Lodge 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 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 Gateway Lodge 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 Gateway Lodge Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lea Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| All Barred Up Mobile caterer | 257 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 June 2025 |
| Lea Garage Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2021 |
| Lea House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2017 |
| The Crown Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
| Lea Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 18 December 2024 |
Questions about Gateway Lodge Nursery
What is Gateway Lodge Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Gateway Lodge Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 22 January 2020.
Is Gateway Lodge 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 Gateway Lodge Nursery last inspected?
Gateway Lodge Nursery was last inspected on 22 January 2020, more than 6 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 Gateway Lodge 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 Gateway Lodge Nursery compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Gateway Lodge Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Gateway Lodge 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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