The Barn Nursery School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Braintree
The Barn Nursery School 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 September 2024, 21 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.
Address: Crocklands, Greenstead Green, Essex, CO9 1QY
How it compares in Braintree
That puts The Barn Nursery School among the 979 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 979 | 85% | ← The Barn Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 126 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 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 The Barn Nursery School 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 The Barn Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greenstead Green Village Shop Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 1 May 2018 |
| The Tipsy Grey South Mobile caterer | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2019 |
| Bethel Place - Meadowview Care Ltd Caring Premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2018 |
| Hot Food Other catering premises | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| East Of England Co-op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2025 |
| Priory House - Meadowview Care Ltd Caring Premises | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2018 |
| Richard De Clare Primary School School/college/university | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 February 2026 |
| Milbank Concrete Products Ltd Other catering premises | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about The Barn Nursery School
What is The Barn Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
The Barn Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 23 September 2024.
Is The Barn Nursery School 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 The Barn Nursery School last inspected?
The Barn Nursery School was last inspected on 23 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Barn Nursery School?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Barn Nursery School compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and The Barn Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects The Barn Nursery School 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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