Blossom Patch Nursery

Blossom Patch Nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Nursery At Former Old Oak Methodist Church, The Fairway, Acton, W3 7PW, in the Ealing local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 12 January 2026, it received a food hygiene rating of 2 (Improvement Necessary). The inspection assessed three categories: hygienic food handling (scored 5 — very good), structural compliance (scored 15 — generally satisfactory), and confidence in management (scored 10 — good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. Ealing oversees 3,489 registered food businesses, of which 67% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Ealing is 4.2 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. Businesses that are not satisfied with their rating can request a re-inspection from their local authority or apply for a right to reply, which is published alongside the rating on the FSA website.