Little Cherubs Nursery and Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Derbyshire
Little Cherubs Nursery and Pre School 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 17 September 2025, 9 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: 3 Burton Road, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7JE
How it compares in South Derbyshire
That puts Little Cherubs Nursery and Pre School among the 637 places in South Derbyshire holding top marks, 86% 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 | 637 | 86% | ← Little Cherubs Nursery and Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 72 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 21 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 151 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 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 Cherubs Nursery and Pre School 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 Cherubs Nursery and Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asda Service Station Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | at this address | 5 - Very good | 10 June 2015 |
| Granville Stores Retailers - other | 232 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 August 2024 |
| Burg Boss Takeaway/sandwich shop | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Cafe Vape Retailers - other | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 April 2024 |
| Curry Pot Takeaway/sandwich shop | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 March 2025 |
| Ballroom Pool Club Limited Pub/bar/nightclub | 305 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Greggs PLC Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 August 2024 |
| Bombay Spice Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2024 |
Questions about Little Cherubs Nursery and Pre School
What is Little Cherubs Nursery and Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Little Cherubs Nursery and Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Derbyshire Council on 17 September 2025.
Is Little Cherubs Nursery and Pre School 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 Cherubs Nursery and Pre School last inspected?
Little Cherubs Nursery and Pre School was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Derbyshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Cherubs Nursery and Pre School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Cherubs Nursery and Pre School compare to other places in South Derbyshire?
86% of the 738 rated food businesses in South Derbyshire hold the top rating of 5, and Little Cherubs Nursery and Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Derbyshire Council inspects Little Cherubs Nursery and Pre School 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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