Bluebell Barn Childrens Nursery
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Bluebell Barn Childrens Nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Bluebell Barn Childrens Nursery Dittons Road, Stone Cross, East Sussex, BN24 5ES, in the Wealden local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 17 March 2026, 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. Wealden oversees 1,337 registered food businesses, of which 91% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Wealden 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Bluebell Barn Childrens Nursery?
Bluebell Barn Childrens Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Wealden.
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 Bluebell Barn Childrens Nursery last inspected?
Bluebell Barn Childrens Nursery was last inspected on 2026-03-17. 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 Bluebell Barn Childrens Nursery located?
Bluebell Barn Childrens Nursery is located at Bluebell Barn Childrens Nursery Dittons Road, Stone Cross, East Sussex , BN24 5ES, in the Wealden local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BN24 postcode area.