Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-01-30

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.

Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Park Road Hall, Park Road, Rottingdean, Brighton, BN2 7HL, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 5 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Brighton and Hove oversees 2,999 registered food businesses, of which 89% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Brighton and Hove is 4.7 out of 5. As a food provider in a care or educational setting, this business is subject to particularly rigorous standards given the vulnerability of the people it serves. Inspectors pay close attention to allergen management, nutritional record-keeping, and staff training. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Park Road Hall, Park Road, Rottingdean, Brighton
Postcode
BN2 7HL
Local Authority
Brighton and Hove
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1222576

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School?

Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Brighton and Hove.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a hospitals/childcare/caring premises?

A rating of 5 means hygiene standards are very good. The inspectors found that food was handled, prepared and stored safely, the premises were clean and well-maintained, and management had effective systems to maintain standards.

When was Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School last inspected?

Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School was last inspected on 2025-01-30. Food businesses in the UK are typically re-inspected every 6 months to 3 years, depending on their risk category and previous rating.

Where is Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School located?

Apple Tree Montessori Nursery School is located at Park Road Hall, Park Road, Rottingdean, Brighton , BN2 7HL, in the Brighton and Hove local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN2 postcode area.