Muddy Boots Day Nursery

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-07-30

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
5

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

Muddy Boots Day Nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Merchistoun Hall 106 Portsmouth Road Horndean Waterlooville PO8 9LJ, PO8 9LJ, in the East Hampshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 30 July 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 0 — 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. East Hampshire oversees 1,080 registered food businesses, of which 85% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in East Hampshire 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
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
Merchistoun Hall 106 Portsmouth Road Horndean Waterlooville PO8 9LJ
Postcode
PO8 9LJ
Local Authority
East Hampshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
1830616

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Muddy Boots Day Nursery?

Muddy Boots Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by East Hampshire.

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 Muddy Boots Day Nursery last inspected?

Muddy Boots Day Nursery was last inspected on 2025-07-30. 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 Muddy Boots Day Nursery located?

Muddy Boots Day Nursery is located at Merchistoun Hall 106 Portsmouth Road Horndean Waterlooville PO8 9LJ , PO8 9LJ, in the East Hampshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PO8 postcode area.