Willow Childcare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Rushcliffe
Willow Childcare 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 6 November 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: Fairfield Bungalow, Wellin Lane, Edwalton, NG12 4AS
How it compares in Rushcliffe
That puts Willow Childcare among the 666 places in Rushcliffe 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 | 666 | 83% | ← Willow Childcare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 81 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 38 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 131 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 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 Willow Childcare 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 Willow Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-op Lateshop Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Catering Department-Lings Bar Hospital Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2025 |
| Busy Bees Day Nursery Ltd Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2025 |
Questions about Willow Childcare
What is Willow Childcare's food hygiene rating?
Willow Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Rushcliffe Council on 6 November 2025.
Is Willow Childcare 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 Willow Childcare last inspected?
Willow Childcare was last inspected on 6 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Rushcliffe Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Willow Childcare?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Willow Childcare compare to other places in Rushcliffe?
83% of the 803 rated food businesses in Rushcliffe hold the top rating of 5, and Willow Childcare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Rushcliffe Council inspects Willow Childcare 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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Willow Childcare is one of 20 rated food businesses in Edwalton. See every hygiene rating in Edwalton →
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