Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Westmorland and Furness
Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd 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 7 February 2025, 19 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
96% of rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Westmorland and Furness ratings →
Address: Bongate, Appleby-in-Westmorland, CA16 6LH
How it compares in Westmorland and Furness
That puts Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd among the 2,439 places in Westmorland and Furness holding top marks, 87% 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 | 2,439 | 87% | ← Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 260 | 9% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 82 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 16 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 348 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 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 Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd 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 Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Sixty Six Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Sezzer's Kitchen Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 16 May 2025 |
| The Training Collective Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Appleby Grange Nursing Home Caring Premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Howgill House B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 September 2016 |
Questions about Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd
What is Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Westmorland and Furness Council on 7 February 2025.
Is Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd 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 Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd last inspected?
Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd was last inspected on 7 February 2025, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Westmorland and Furness Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd compare to other places in Westmorland and Furness?
87% of the 2,808 rated food businesses in Westmorland and Furness hold the top rating of 5, and Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Westmorland and Furness Council inspects Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd 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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Shining Stars Nursery (Appleby) Ltd is one of 80 rated food businesses in Appleby-in-Westmorland. See every hygiene rating in Appleby-in-Westmorland →
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