Poppy's Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Maidstone
Poppy's 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 11 March 2011, more than 15 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: Headcorn Road, Staplehurst, Tonbridge, TN12 0BU
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Poppy's Day Nursery among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← Poppy's Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 Poppy's 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 Poppy's Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sobell Lodge Caring Premises | 335 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 February 2026 |
| ELS At Under 5's Preschool Caring Premises | 385 yards away | 4 - Good | 29 October 2025 |
| Shepherd's Pantry Coffee Shop And Community Fridge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 439 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 November 2023 |
| Hedgerows Adult Short Breaks Unit Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 June 2024 |
| Staplehurst School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Staplehurst Monarchs FC Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| Greggs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
| Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2026 |
Questions about Poppy's Day Nursery
What is Poppy's Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Poppy's Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 11 March 2011.
Is Poppy's 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 Poppy's Day Nursery last inspected?
Poppy's Day Nursery was last inspected on 11 March 2011, more than 15 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Poppy's 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 Poppy's Day Nursery compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Poppy's Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Poppy's 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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