Sceptre Nursery

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2025-10-03

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
0
Structural Compliance
0
Confidence in Management
0

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

Sceptre Nursery is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at Sceptre Point, Sceptre Way, Bamber Bridge, Preston, PR5 6AW, in the South Ribble local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 3 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 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. South Ribble oversees 835 registered food businesses, of which 87% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in South Ribble is 4.9 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
Sceptre Point, Sceptre Way, Bamber Bridge, Preston
Postcode
PR5 6AW
Local Authority
South Ribble
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
9253

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of Sceptre Nursery?

Sceptre Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by South Ribble.

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 Sceptre Nursery last inspected?

Sceptre Nursery was last inspected on 2025-10-03. 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 Sceptre Nursery located?

Sceptre Nursery is located at Sceptre Point, Sceptre Way, Bamber Bridge, Preston , PR5 6AW, in the South Ribble local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the PR5 postcode area.