Little Tots Stay and Play group food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Adur
Little Tots Stay and Play group holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: St Giles Church Hall Upper Shoreham Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 6BT
How it compares in Adur
That puts Little Tots Stay and Play group among the 378 places in Adur holding top marks, 90% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 378 | 90% | ← Little Tots Stay and Play group | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 26 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 46 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Little Tots Stay and Play group none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Little Tots Stay and Play group, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buckinghams Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 123 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Deli Marche Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 415 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 November 2025 |
| Breakfast Club at St Peters School Other catering premises | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 January 2022 |
| Best of Buddies Ltd Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2023 |
| Cavell House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2025 |
| Cupcake Cafe Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Bright Horizons Shoreham-by-Sea Day Nursery & Preschool Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 January 2025 |
| Age UK West Sussex Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2023 |
Questions about Little Tots Stay and Play group
What is Little Tots Stay and Play group's food hygiene rating?
Little Tots Stay and Play group has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Adur Council on 14 March 2024.
Is Little Tots Stay and Play group safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Tots Stay and Play group last inspected?
Little Tots Stay and Play group was last inspected on 14 March 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Adur Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Tots Stay and Play group?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Tots Stay and Play group compare to other places in Adur?
90% of the 422 rated food businesses in Adur hold the top rating of 5, and Little Tots Stay and Play group is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Adur Council inspects Little Tots Stay and Play group and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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