Old Vicarage Nursery
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Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Old Vicarage Nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at St Philips House 32 Rutland Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen, BB2 1UY, in the Blackburn local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 October 2025, 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. Blackburn oversees 1,336 registered food businesses, of which 67% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Blackburn is 4.4 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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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Old Vicarage Nursery?
Old Vicarage Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Blackburn.
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 Old Vicarage Nursery last inspected?
Old Vicarage Nursery was last inspected on 2025-10-24. 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 Old Vicarage Nursery located?
Old Vicarage Nursery is located at St Philips House 32 Rutland Street, Blackburn, Blackburn With Darwen , BB2 1UY, in the Blackburn local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the BB2 postcode area.