Choo Choos Day Nursery and Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Somerset
Choo Choos Day Nursery and Preschool 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 14 January 2022, more than 4 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: St Andrews Road, Taunton, TA2 7BW
How it compares in Somerset
That puts Choo Choos Day Nursery and Preschool among the 4,825 places in Somerset holding top marks, 88% 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 | 4,825 | 88% | ← Choo Choos Day Nursery and Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 539 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 93 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 30 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 558 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 Choo Choos Day Nursery and Preschool 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 Choo Choos Day Nursery and Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree House Caring Premises | 149 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 November 2024 |
| Centenary Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 345 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2025 |
| Blue Ocean Takeaway/sandwich shop | 384 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Compass Disability Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Co-Operative Food Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| CA in Banat Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Efes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 August 2024 |
Questions about Choo Choos Day Nursery and Preschool
What is Choo Choos Day Nursery and Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Choo Choos Day Nursery and Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Somerset Council on 14 January 2022.
Is Choo Choos Day Nursery and Preschool 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 Choo Choos Day Nursery and Preschool last inspected?
Choo Choos Day Nursery and Preschool was last inspected on 14 January 2022, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Somerset Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Choo Choos Day Nursery and Preschool?
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 Choo Choos Day Nursery and Preschool compare to other places in Somerset?
88% of the 5,513 rated food businesses in Somerset hold the top rating of 5, and Choo Choos Day Nursery and Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Somerset Council inspects Choo Choos Day Nursery and Preschool 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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