Pink Hippo Day Nursery And Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Devon
Pink Hippo Day Nursery And Preschool 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 30 May 2025, 13 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: 47 Scalwell Lane, Seaton, EX12 2DJ
How it compares in East Devon
That puts Pink Hippo Day Nursery And Preschool among the 1,093 places in East Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,093 | 84% | ← Pink Hippo Day Nursery And Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 58 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 248 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 Pink Hippo Day Nursery And Preschool 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 Pink Hippo Day Nursery And Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp Shop Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| Pitchside Pub/bar/nightclub | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2023 |
| Seaton Primary School School/college/university | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
| Seaton PCC / Freedom Cafe / Charity Cafe Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2024 |
| Kings Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Seaton Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Spar Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2024 |
Questions about Pink Hippo Day Nursery And Preschool
What is Pink Hippo Day Nursery And Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Pink Hippo Day Nursery And Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Devon Council on 30 May 2025.
Is Pink Hippo Day Nursery And Preschool 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 Pink Hippo Day Nursery And Preschool last inspected?
Pink Hippo Day Nursery And Preschool was last inspected on 30 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Pink Hippo Day Nursery And Preschool?
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 Pink Hippo Day Nursery And Preschool compare to other places in East Devon?
84% of the 1,303 rated food businesses in East Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Pink Hippo Day Nursery And Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Devon Council inspects Pink Hippo Day Nursery And Preschool 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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