Adventurous Beginnings Childcare Merritime Nursery

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

Adventurous Beginnings Childcare Merritime Nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Hms Sultan, Military Road, Gosport, PO12 3BY, in the Gosport local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 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. Gosport oversees 596 registered food businesses, of which 92% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Gosport is 4.8 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
Hms Sultan, Military Road, Gosport
Postcode
PO12 3BY
Local Authority
Gosport
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
627300

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Adventurous Beginnings Childcare Merritime Nursery?

Adventurous Beginnings Childcare Merritime Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Gosport.

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 Adventurous Beginnings Childcare Merritime Nursery last inspected?

Adventurous Beginnings Childcare Merritime Nursery was last inspected on 2025-10-20. 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 Adventurous Beginnings Childcare Merritime Nursery located?

Adventurous Beginnings Childcare Merritime Nursery is located at Hms Sultan, Military Road, Gosport , PO12 3BY, in the Gosport local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PO12 postcode area.