Shotley Bridge Nursery School

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2024-12-16

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Shotley Bridge Nursery School is a school/college/university located at 36-38 DERWENT STREET, BLACKHILL, DH8 8LY, in the Durham local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 16 December 2024, 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. Durham oversees 4,662 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Durham is 4.6 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
36-38 DERWENT STREET, BLACKHILL
Postcode
DH8 8LY
Local Authority
Durham
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1788099

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Shotley Bridge Nursery School?

Shotley Bridge Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Durham.

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 Shotley Bridge Nursery School last inspected?

Shotley Bridge Nursery School was last inspected on 2024-12-16. 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 Shotley Bridge Nursery School located?

Shotley Bridge Nursery School is located at 36-38 DERWENT STREET, BLACKHILL , DH8 8LY, in the Durham local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DH8 postcode area.