Orchard Day Nursery, Hinton Manor food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Northamptonshire
Orchard Day Nursery, Hinton Manor 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 23 July 2025, 11 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: 18 Hinton Road, Woodford Halse, West Northamptonshire, NN11 3TR
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Orchard Day Nursery, Hinton Manor among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire 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 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Orchard Day Nursery, Hinton Manor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 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 Orchard Day Nursery, Hinton Manor 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 Orchard Day Nursery, Hinton Manor, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodford Halse Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 4 - Good | 13 November 2017 |
| Woodford Pizza Plus Mobile caterer | 128 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 18 September 2025 |
| Scarrotts Ice Cream Van Mobile caterer | 218 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2020 |
| Churros time ltd Mobile caterer | 218 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Popsons Pharmacy Retailers - other | 387 yards away | Exempt | |
| Marriott's Butchers Retailers - other | 416 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 August 2023 |
| Hot Panda Takeaway/sandwich shop | 420 yards away | 4 - Good | 25 March 2026 |
| Indian Chef Takeaway/sandwich shop | 425 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 29 January 2025 |
Questions about Orchard Day Nursery, Hinton Manor
What is Orchard Day Nursery, Hinton Manor's food hygiene rating?
Orchard Day Nursery, Hinton Manor has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 23 July 2025.
Is Orchard Day Nursery, Hinton Manor 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 Orchard Day Nursery, Hinton Manor last inspected?
Orchard Day Nursery, Hinton Manor was last inspected on 23 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Orchard Day Nursery, Hinton Manor?
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 Orchard Day Nursery, Hinton Manor compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Orchard Day Nursery, Hinton Manor is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Orchard Day Nursery, Hinton Manor 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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