Snowdrop Cottage Day Nusery

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-01-14

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
0

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

Snowdrop Cottage Day Nusery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 56 ST MARY STREET, CHIPPENHAM, SN15 3JW, in the Wiltshire local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 January 2026, 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. Wiltshire oversees 4,200 registered food businesses, of which 63% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Wiltshire 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.

Details

Business Type
Hospitals/Childcare/Caring Premises
Address
56 ST MARY STREET, CHIPPENHAM
Postcode
SN15 3JW
Local Authority
Wiltshire
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
260116

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Snowdrop Cottage Day Nusery?

Snowdrop Cottage Day Nusery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Wiltshire.

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 Snowdrop Cottage Day Nusery last inspected?

Snowdrop Cottage Day Nusery was last inspected on 2026-01-14. 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 Snowdrop Cottage Day Nusery located?

Snowdrop Cottage Day Nusery is located at 56 ST MARY STREET, CHIPPENHAM , SN15 3JW, in the Wiltshire local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the SN15 postcode area.