The Orchard Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Derby City
The Orchard 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 24 April 2026, 2 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: Orchard Private Day Nursery, 104 Derby Road, Chellaston, DE73 6RF
How it compares in Derby City
That puts The Orchard Day Nursery among the 1,447 places in Derby City 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 | 1,447 | 73% | ← The Orchard Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 296 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 164 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 12 | 1% |
A further 316 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 Very 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 Orchard 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 Orchard Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chellaston Junior School School/college/university | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Chellaston Infants School School/college/university | 410 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
| ATS Premier Chellaston Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Chellaston Butchers Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Bentleys Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| China Garden Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Bay Leaf Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 November 2023 |
| Asda PFS Welcome Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 June 2024 |
Questions about The Orchard Day Nursery
What is The Orchard Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
The Orchard Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derby City Council on 24 April 2026.
Is The Orchard 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 Orchard Day Nursery last inspected?
The Orchard Day Nursery was last inspected on 24 April 2026, 2 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derby City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Orchard Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Orchard Day Nursery compare to other places in Derby City?
73% of the 1,975 rated food businesses in Derby City hold the top rating of 5, and The Orchard Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derby City Council inspects The Orchard 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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