Ottertots Day Nursery
Inspection Scores
Lower scores indicate better performance. 0 = best, 25/30 = worst.
Ottertots Day Nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Ottertots Ltd, East Hill, Ottery St Mary, EX11 1QH, in the East Devon local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 14 August 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 0 — very good). In the FHRS scoring system, lower numbers indicate better performance, with 0 being the best possible score in each category. East Devon oversees 1,535 registered food businesses, of which 79% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in East Devon 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
- Ottertots Ltd, East Hill, Ottery St Mary
- Postcode
- EX11 1QH
- Local Authority
- East Devon
- Scheme Type
- FHRS
- FHRS Business ID
- 462866
Location
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FAQ
What is the food hygiene rating of Ottertots Day Nursery?
Ottertots Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by East Devon.
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 Ottertots Day Nursery last inspected?
Ottertots Day Nursery was last inspected on 2025-08-14. 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 Ottertots Day Nursery located?
Ottertots Day Nursery is located at Ottertots Ltd, East Hill, Ottery St Mary , EX11 1QH, in the East Devon local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EX11 postcode area.