Smiles Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Stockton On Tees
Smiles 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 30 April 2025, 14 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: Cowpen Community Centre, Hereford Terrace, TS23 4AA
How it compares in Stockton On Tees
That puts Smiles Nursery among the 1,364 places in Stockton On Tees holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,364 | 95% | ← Smiles Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 44 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 134 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling 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 Smiles 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 Smiles Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Billingham Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Billingham Family Hub Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Billingham Trade Union Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2024 |
| BCT Aspire C.I.O. Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2024 |
| Billingham Cricket Club Limited Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2025 |
| Billingham Synthonia Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 October 2025 |
| Billingham South Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Billingham Rugby Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
Questions about Smiles Nursery
What is Smiles Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Smiles Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Stockton On Tees Council on 30 April 2025.
Is Smiles 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 Smiles Nursery last inspected?
Smiles Nursery was last inspected on 30 April 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Stockton On Tees Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smiles Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Smiles Nursery compare to other places in Stockton On Tees?
95% of the 1,435 rated food businesses in Stockton On Tees hold the top rating of 5, and Smiles Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Stockton On Tees Council inspects Smiles 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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