Bright Sparks food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Ashfield
Bright Sparks 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
This is a fresh result: Bright Sparks was inspected on 3 June 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Derby Road, NG18 5BN
How it compares in Ashfield
That puts Bright Sparks among the 668 places in Ashfield holding top marks, 78% 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 | 668 | 78% | ← Bright Sparks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 35 | 4% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 92 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 Bright Sparks 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 Bright Sparks, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bleak Hills Lanes Fishery Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Asylum Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 October 2025 |
| Bar Serenity Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 January 2025 |
| Abbey Hill Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 September 2025 |
| Athens Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Bracken Hill College Community Centre Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2023 |
| Barracuda Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 October 2024 |
| 3 Acre Horse & Animal Sanctuary Caring Premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
Questions about Bright Sparks
What is Bright Sparks's food hygiene rating?
Bright Sparks has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Ashfield Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Bright Sparks 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 Bright Sparks last inspected?
Bright Sparks was last inspected on 3 June 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Ashfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Bright Sparks?
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 Bright Sparks compare to other places in Ashfield?
78% of the 854 rated food businesses in Ashfield hold the top rating of 5, and Bright Sparks is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Ashfield Council inspects Bright Sparks 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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