Lavenders Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bedford
Lavenders Day 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 12 December 2024, 19 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: Lavenders Day Nursery 19 Bushmead Avenue, Bedford, MK40 3QJ
How it compares in Bedford
That puts Lavenders Day Nursery among the 1,208 places in Bedford holding top marks, 83% 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 | 1,208 | 83% | ← Lavenders Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 72 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 190 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 Lavenders Day 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 Lavenders Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cater for occasions Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 121 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
| Aristo-Tots Private Nursery Caring Premises | 138 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2025 |
| A Casa asa di Anna Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2026 |
| Ben’s Biltong T/A F Harris and Sons Retailers - other | 261 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Cappuccino Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 334 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Archer Unit Caring Premises | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2023 |
| Castle Road Stores Retailers - other | 425 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2017 |
| After Hours Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 March 2026 |
Questions about Lavenders Day Nursery
What is Lavenders Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Lavenders Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bedford Council on 12 December 2024.
Is Lavenders Day 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 Lavenders Day Nursery last inspected?
Lavenders Day Nursery was last inspected on 12 December 2024, 19 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bedford Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Lavenders Day 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 Lavenders Day Nursery compare to other places in Bedford?
83% of the 1,460 rated food businesses in Bedford hold the top rating of 5, and Lavenders Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bedford Council inspects Lavenders Day 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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