Little Squirts Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Central Bedfordshire
Little Squirts 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
This is a fresh result: Little Squirts Pre-School was inspected on 28 July 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
93% of rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Central Bedfordshire ratings →
Address: The Old School, Dunstable Road, Flitwick, MK45 1HN
How this rating has changed
Little Squirts Pre-School was re-inspected on 28 July 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 28 July 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Central Bedfordshire
That puts Little Squirts Pre-School among the 1,150 places in Central Bedfordshire holding top marks, 76% 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 | 1,150 | 76% | ← Little Squirts Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 254 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 90 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 194 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 Squirts 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 Squirts Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flitwick Peri Peri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 November 2024 |
| Mayflower Takeaway/sandwich shop | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 July 2026 |
| Domino's Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2025 |
| Tesco Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 January 2026 |
| Flitwick Breakfast & Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 September 2025 |
| Flitwick Sandwich Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2025 |
| Kings Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2026 |
Questions about Little Squirts Pre-School
What is Little Squirts Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Little Squirts Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Central Bedfordshire Council on 28 July 2026.
Is Little Squirts 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 Squirts Pre-School last inspected?
Little Squirts Pre-School was last inspected on 28 July 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Central Bedfordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Squirts Pre-School?
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 Squirts Pre-School compare to other places in Central Bedfordshire?
76% of the 1,520 rated food businesses in Central Bedfordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Little Squirts Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Central Bedfordshire Council inspects Little Squirts 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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Little Squirts Pre-School is one of 58 rated food businesses in Flitwick. See every hygiene rating in Flitwick →
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