Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-05-01

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester is a school/college/university located at Oyster Court, St Helens Lane, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1TY, in the Colchester local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 1 May 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of 5 (Very Good). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 0 — very good), structural compliance (scored 5 — very good), and confidence in management (scored 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Colchester oversees 1,648 registered food businesses, of which 79% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Colchester is 4.8 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
School/college/university
Address
Oyster Court, St Helens Lane, Colchester, Essex
Postcode
CO1 1TY
Local Authority
Colchester
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1594323

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Colchester.

What does a food hygiene rating of 5 mean for a school/college/university?

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 Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester last inspected?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester was last inspected on 2025-05-01. 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 Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester located?

Banana Moon Day Nursery Colchester is located at Oyster Court, St Helens Lane, Colchester, Essex , CO1 1TY, in the Colchester local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the CO1 postcode area.