The Willows Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Birmingham
The Willows 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 5 November 2020, more than 5 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: 380 Redditch Road, Kings Norton, Birmingham, B38 8PS
How it compares in Birmingham
That puts The Willows Day Nursery among the 5,380 places in Birmingham holding top marks, 66% 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 | 5,380 | 66% | ← The Willows Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 1,309 | 16% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 695 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 318 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 387 | 5% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 82 | 1% |
A further 1,866 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 The Willows 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 Willows Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles House Children's Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2009 |
| Birmingham Children's Trust Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2025 |
| Ark Kings Academy School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Bournville Village Trust Group Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 February 2018 |
| Buywise Express Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 September 2016 |
| Care Through The Millennium Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 December 2020 |
| Alvechurch Wines & Spirits Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 June 2021 |
| Austin Rose Care Home Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about The Willows Day Nursery
What is The Willows Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
The Willows Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Birmingham Council on 5 November 2020.
Is The Willows 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 Willows Day Nursery last inspected?
The Willows Day Nursery was last inspected on 5 November 2020, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Birmingham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Willows Day 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 The Willows Day Nursery compare to other places in Birmingham?
66% of the 8,171 rated food businesses in Birmingham hold the top rating of 5, and The Willows Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Birmingham Council inspects The Willows 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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