Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Devon
Kiddywinks Neighbourhood 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 3 June 2026, 3 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.
94% of rated food businesses in North Devon score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all North Devon ratings →
Address: 40-41 Cooks Cross, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4AW
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How it compares in North Devon
That puts Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery among the 1,105 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,105 | 84% | ← Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 136 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 162 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 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 Kiddywinks Neighbourhood 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 Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Side Stores Retailers - other | 57 yards away | 4 - Good | 10 December 2024 |
| Bengal Tiger Takeaway/sandwich shop | 57 yards away | 1 - Major improvement necessary | 4 August 2025 |
| Mandarin Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 118 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2024 |
| Eastleigh Care Homes Caring Premises | 120 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Wing It Takeaway/sandwich shop | 143 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 June 2026 |
| SMUG Supplements Retailers - other | 156 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2019 |
| The South Street Kitchen Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 October 2024 |
| Avo Craft Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 4 - Good | 20 June 2025 |
Questions about Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery
What is Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 3 June 2026.
Is Kiddywinks Neighbourhood 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 Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery last inspected?
Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery was last inspected on 3 June 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,320 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Kiddywinks Neighbourhood 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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Kiddywinks Neighbourhood Nursery is one of 99 rated food businesses in South Molton. See every hygiene rating in South Molton →
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