Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Nursery
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Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Norfolk Lodge, Dancers Hill Road, Bentley Heath, Barnet, EN5 4RP, in the Hertsmere local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 October 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 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. Hertsmere oversees 874 registered food businesses, of which 77% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Hertsmere 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.
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What is the food hygiene rating of Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Nursery?
Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Hertsmere.
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 Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Nursery last inspected?
Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Nursery was last inspected on 2025-10-28. 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 Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Nursery located?
Bright Horizons Norfolk Lodge Montessori Nursery is located at Norfolk Lodge, Dancers Hill Road, Bentley Heath, Barnet , EN5 4RP, in the Hertsmere local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the EN5 postcode area.