Creative Minds Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dover
Creative Minds 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 5 June 2024, more than 2 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: The Old Exchange 25 Stanhope Road, Deal, CT14 6AD
How it compares in Dover
That puts Creative Minds Nursery among the 892 places in Dover 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 | 892 | 82% | ← Creative Minds Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 113 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 46 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 112 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Creative Minds 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 Creative Minds Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age UK South Kent Coast Caring Premises | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 January 2025 |
| Astor Theatre Pub/bar/nightclub | 49 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2024 |
| Kent Museum of the Moving Image Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 66 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 February 2019 |
| Jenkins & Son Fishmongers Ltd Retailers - other | 88 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 July 2024 |
| Happy Fryer Takeaway/sandwich shop | 90 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 106 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2026 |
| Filberts Retailers - other | 110 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2025 |
| Bear's Well Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2018 |
Questions about Creative Minds Nursery
What is Creative Minds Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Creative Minds Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dover Council on 5 June 2024.
Is Creative Minds 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 Creative Minds Nursery last inspected?
Creative Minds Nursery was last inspected on 5 June 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dover Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Creative Minds Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Creative Minds Nursery compare to other places in Dover?
82% of the 1,086 rated food businesses in Dover hold the top rating of 5, and Creative Minds Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dover Council inspects Creative Minds 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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