Buttons Nursery

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-11-24

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Buttons Nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 11 - 13 Baird Close, Stephenson, Washington, NE37 3HL, in the Sunderland local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 24 November 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. Sunderland oversees 2,393 registered food businesses, of which 77% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Sunderland 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
11 - 13 Baird Close, Stephenson, Washington
Postcode
NE37 3HL
Local Authority
Sunderland
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
652333

Location

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FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Buttons Nursery?

Buttons Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Sunderland.

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 Buttons Nursery last inspected?

Buttons Nursery was last inspected on 2025-11-24. 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 Buttons Nursery located?

Buttons Nursery is located at 11 - 13 Baird Close, Stephenson, Washington , NE37 3HL, in the Sunderland local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the NE37 postcode area.