Tops Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · New Forest
Tops 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 17 October 2025, 8 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Lymington, SO41 8FD
How it compares in New Forest
That puts Tops Day Nursery among the 1,153 places in New Forest holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,153 | 80% | ← Tops Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 183 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 69 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 23 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 138 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 Tops 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 Tops Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colten Care Ltd Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 February 2025 |
| Nick Cox Chandlery Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 July 2022 |
| Escape Yachting Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 May 2018 |
| All Saints Luncheon Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 June 2025 |
| Nick Cox Yacht Chandler Ltd Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2017 |
| COOK Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2016 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Hazy Days Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 November 2025 |
Questions about Tops Day Nursery
What is Tops Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Tops Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by New Forest Council on 17 October 2025.
Is Tops 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 Tops Day Nursery last inspected?
Tops Day Nursery was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by New Forest Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Tops Day Nursery?
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 Tops Day Nursery compare to other places in New Forest?
80% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in New Forest hold the top rating of 5, and Tops Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
New Forest Council inspects Tops 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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