Little Nippers At Python Hill food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newark and Sherwood
Little Nippers At Python Hill 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 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Python Hill Junior And Infant School, Kirklington Road, Rainworth, NG21 0JZ
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Little Nippers At Python Hill among the 906 places in Newark and Sherwood holding top marks, 87% 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 | 906 | 87% | ← Little Nippers At Python Hill | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very 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 Nippers At Python Hill 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 Nippers At Python Hill, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Python Hill Academy School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2024 |
| Go Local Extra Retailers - other | 131 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
| Rainworth Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 162 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2025 |
| The Social Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 169 yards away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| The Inkpot Partnership Pub/bar/nightclub | 267 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 March 2022 |
| 2 Fat Chefs Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Perrys Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Rainworth Miners Welfare Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 397 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
Questions about Little Nippers At Python Hill
What is Little Nippers At Python Hill's food hygiene rating?
Little Nippers At Python Hill has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Little Nippers At Python Hill 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 Nippers At Python Hill last inspected?
Little Nippers At Python Hill was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Nippers At Python Hill?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Nippers At Python Hill compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, and Little Nippers At Python Hill is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Little Nippers At Python Hill 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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