Early Learners Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Halton
Early Learners 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 8 November 2024, 20 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: 20 Deacon Road, Widnes, Halton, WA8 6ED
How it compares in Halton
That puts Early Learners Nursery among the 620 places in Halton holding top marks, 75% 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 | 620 | 75% | ← Early Learners Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 106 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 66 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | 1% |
A further 81 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 Early Learners 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 Early Learners Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffettea Other catering premises | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 November 2025 |
| D and S Fisheries Retailers - other | 209 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2025 |
| Chris's Chippy Takeaway/sandwich shop | 268 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2024 |
| Cakes by Charl Retailers - other | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2024 |
| Daisy Maisies Appleton Caring Premises | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Buzz Bingo Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
| Boots Retailers - other | 394 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
| Blue Sky Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 November 2022 |
Questions about Early Learners Nursery
What is Early Learners Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Early Learners Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Halton Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Early Learners 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 Early Learners Nursery last inspected?
Early Learners Nursery was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Halton Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Early Learners 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 Early Learners Nursery compare to other places in Halton?
75% of the 825 rated food businesses in Halton hold the top rating of 5, and Early Learners Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Halton Council inspects Early Learners 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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