The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rochdale
The Apple Tree Private Day 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 3 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery, 11 Howarth Cross Street, Rochdale, OL16 2PB
How it compares in Rochdale
That puts The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery among the 1,090 places in Rochdale holding top marks, 73% 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 | 1,090 | 73% | ← The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 216 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 79 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 54 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 402 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 The Apple Tree Private 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 The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ingham R.C. Primary School/college/university | 76 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
| Breakfast Club School/college/university | 251 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| AK Superstore Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 April 2023 |
| Ali Baba Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Buttys 2 go Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Bia's Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2024 |
| All Saints C of E School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Chop Suey House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
Questions about The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery
What is The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rochdale Council on 3 January 2025.
Is The Apple Tree Private Day 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 The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery last inspected?
The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery was last inspected on 3 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rochdale Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Apple Tree Private Day 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 The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery compare to other places in Rochdale?
73% of the 1,494 rated food businesses in Rochdale hold the top rating of 5, and The Apple Tree Private Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rochdale Council inspects The Apple Tree Private 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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