Nellies Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Maidstone
Nellies 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
The rating dates from 18 January 2016, more than 10 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: Shepway Manor Young Peoples Club, Cumberland Avenue, Maidstone, ME15 7JN
How it compares in Maidstone
That puts Nellies Pre School among the 1,136 places in Maidstone holding top marks, 82% 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 | 1,136 | 82% | ← Nellies Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 165 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 61 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 65 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 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 Nellies 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 Nellies Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Club At Greenfields Cp School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2016 |
| Breakfast Club At Oak Trees County Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 October 2008 |
| Best Supermarket Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Britannia Meze Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Maidstone Boughton Lane Day NurseryPreschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Caterlink At Tiger Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Caterlink At New Line Learning Academy School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2026 |
| Caretech Community Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
Questions about Nellies Pre School
What is Nellies Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Nellies Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Maidstone Council on 18 January 2016.
Is Nellies 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 Nellies Pre School last inspected?
Nellies Pre School was last inspected on 18 January 2016, more than 10 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maidstone Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Nellies Pre School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Nellies Pre School compare to other places in Maidstone?
82% of the 1,387 rated food businesses in Maidstone hold the top rating of 5, and Nellies Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Maidstone Council inspects Nellies 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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