The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited

5
Very Good
Inspected: 2026-01-20

Inspection Scores

Hygienic Food Handling
5
Structural Compliance
5
Confidence in Management
5

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

The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited is a hospitals/childcare/caring premises located at 14 Mansfield Road Heanor Derbyshire, DE75 7AJ, in the Amber Valley local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 20 January 2026, 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. Amber Valley oversees 1,105 registered food businesses, of which 81% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Amber Valley 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
14 Mansfield Road Heanor Derbyshire
Postcode
DE75 7AJ
Local Authority
Amber Valley
Scheme Type
FHRS
FHRS Business ID
998

Location

FAQ

What is the food hygiene rating of The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited?

The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5, as assessed by Amber Valley.

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 The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited last inspected?

The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited was last inspected on 2026-01-20. 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 The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited located?

The Cottage Day Nurseries Limited is located at 14 Mansfield Road Heanor Derbyshire , DE75 7AJ, in the Amber Valley local authority area. You can view other food businesses in the DE75 postcode area.