The Potters Bar Day Nursery And Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Hertsmere
The Potters Bar Day Nursery And Pre-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
This rating dates from 5 February 2025, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: 86 High Street, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 5AB
How it compares in Hertsmere
That puts The Potters Bar Day Nursery And Pre-School among the 582 places in Hertsmere holding top marks, 81% 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 | 582 | 81% | ← The Potters Bar Day Nursery And Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 90 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 30 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 14 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 120 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 The Potters Bar Day Nursery And Pre-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 Potters Bar Day Nursery And Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobbs Bakery Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 18 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 July 2024 |
| Istanbul Kebab House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 July 2025 |
| Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 60 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 February 2025 |
| Cafe One Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| BP Potters Bar Retailers - other | 114 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Buffet Palace Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 166 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Cask And Stillage Pub/bar/nightclub | 217 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 February 2026 |
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 7 March 2025 |
Questions about The Potters Bar Day Nursery And Pre-School
What is The Potters Bar Day Nursery And Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
The Potters Bar Day Nursery And Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Hertsmere Council on 5 February 2025.
Is The Potters Bar Day Nursery And Pre-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 Potters Bar Day Nursery And Pre-School last inspected?
The Potters Bar Day Nursery And Pre-School was last inspected on 5 February 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Hertsmere Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Potters Bar Day Nursery And Pre-School?
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 The Potters Bar Day Nursery And Pre-School compare to other places in Hertsmere?
81% of the 721 rated food businesses in Hertsmere hold the top rating of 5, and The Potters Bar Day Nursery And Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Hertsmere Council inspects The Potters Bar Day Nursery And Pre-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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