Highbury Lodge Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Hertfordshire
Highbury Lodge 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 23 May 2025, 13 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: 11 Highbury Road, Hitchin, SG4 9RW
How it compares in North Hertfordshire
That puts Highbury Lodge Day Nursery among the 789 places in North Hertfordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 789 | 78% | ← Highbury Lodge Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 155 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 48 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 10 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 105 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 Highbury Lodge 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 Highbury Lodge Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benslow Music Trust Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 April 2025 |
| AnX Bar Pub/bar/nightclub | 324 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2025 |
| Beer Shop Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 January 2017 |
| Club 85 Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 September 2011 |
| Highbury Infant School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Hermitage Road Coffee & Bagel Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| Hermitage Rd Bar and Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Farm Fresh Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2026 |
Questions about Highbury Lodge Day Nursery
What is Highbury Lodge Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Highbury Lodge Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Hertfordshire Council on 23 May 2025.
Is Highbury Lodge 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 Highbury Lodge Day Nursery last inspected?
Highbury Lodge Day Nursery was last inspected on 23 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Hertfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Highbury Lodge Day 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 Highbury Lodge Day Nursery compare to other places in North Hertfordshire?
78% of the 1,015 rated food businesses in North Hertfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Highbury Lodge Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Hertfordshire Council inspects Highbury Lodge 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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