Margaret McMillan Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Plymouth City
Margaret McMillan 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 29 June 2023, more than 3 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: 24 Hoe Street, Plymouth, PL1 2JA
How it compares in Plymouth City
That puts Margaret McMillan Nursery among the 1,270 places in Plymouth City 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 | 1,270 | 78% | ← Margaret McMillan Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 198 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 97 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 20 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 34 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 11 | 1% |
A further 153 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 Margaret McMillan 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 Margaret McMillan Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barbican Steakhouse Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| Barbican Kitchen Brasserie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 161 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2026 |
| Asian Noodle Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 196 yards away | 5 - Very good | 13 November 2024 |
| All Nations Ministries Other catering premises | 230 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Bonne Sante Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 July 2025 |
| Barbican Botanics Gin Room Pub/bar/nightclub | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 March 2024 |
| Barbican Fish Bar Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 328 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2025 |
| Cafe Roma Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 361 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2019 |
Questions about Margaret McMillan Nursery
What is Margaret McMillan Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Margaret McMillan Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Plymouth City Council on 29 June 2023.
Is Margaret McMillan 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 Margaret McMillan Nursery last inspected?
Margaret McMillan Nursery was last inspected on 29 June 2023, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Plymouth City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Margaret McMillan 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 Margaret McMillan Nursery compare to other places in Plymouth City?
78% of the 1,630 rated food businesses in Plymouth City hold the top rating of 5, and Margaret McMillan Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Plymouth City Council inspects Margaret McMillan 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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