Deerlands Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Maldon
Deerlands 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 25 March 2026, 3 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: Ferry Road, North Fambridge, Chelmsford, CM3 6LS
How it compares in Maldon
That puts Deerlands Day Nursery among the 517 places in Maldon holding top marks, 88% 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 | 517 | 88% | ← Deerlands Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 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 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 Deerlands 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 Deerlands Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cruise Essex Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 308 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2024 |
| North Fambridge Yacht Club Other catering premises | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| River Breeze Cafe And Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 335 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 December 2025 |
| Ferry Boat Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 336 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
Questions about Deerlands Day Nursery
What is Deerlands Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Deerlands Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maldon Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Deerlands 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 Deerlands Day Nursery last inspected?
Deerlands Day Nursery was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Deerlands Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Deerlands Day Nursery compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 588 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, and Deerlands Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Deerlands 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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