Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Coulsdon) food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Croydon
Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Coulsdon) holds a 2, which means some improvement is necessary. The inspector found problems at the care premises that the business is required to fix.
The rating: 2 - Some improvement necessary
The rating dates from 19 November 2025, 7 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: Coulsdon Nursery School, Linden Avenue, Coulsdon, CR5 3BT
How it compares in Croydon
A 2 is rare: only 81 of 2,816 rated places in Croydon score this low, about one in 35. By contrast 65% of the borough holds a 5, so this is well below what the council's inspectors normally find.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,830 | 65% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 690 | 25% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 176 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 81 | 3% | ← Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Coulsdon) | |
| 1 out of 5 | 38 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 317 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 Improvement necessary
- 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 Raccoons Day Nursery (Coulsdon) the inspector recorded concerns over the condition of the premises. Because the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, that is what holds the score down.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Coulsdon), nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 328 Chinese Food Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 May 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 366 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| Bright Horizons Coulsdon Day Nursery And Preschool Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 January 2026 |
| Abuela Play Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2024 |
| Chicken Valley Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 September 2015 |
| Caffe Nero Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 March 2026 |
| Card Factory Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2019 |
Questions about Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Coulsdon)
What is Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Coulsdon)'s food hygiene rating?
Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Coulsdon) has a food hygiene rating of 2 out of 5 (some improvement necessary), given by Croydon Council on 19 November 2025.
Is Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Coulsdon) safe to eat at?
A 2 means the inspector found problems the business is required to fix. The care premises is not shut down, a rating is not a closure order, but standards were found to be below what the law expects at the time of inspection.
When was Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Coulsdon) last inspected?
Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Coulsdon) was last inspected on 19 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Croydon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Coulsdon)?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "improvement necessary", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Coulsdon) compare to other places in Croydon?
65% of the 2,816 rated food businesses in Croydon hold the top rating of 5, while Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Coulsdon) holds a 2. 81 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Croydon Council inspects Little Raccoons Day Nursery (Coulsdon) 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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Is this your business?
A rating of 2 is public, and most customers look. Only 18% of people say they would order from a business rated 2 or below, against 94% from one rated 4. Delivery platforms may decline to list you.
We cannot change this rating, and nor can you. It was set by an environmental health officer at Croydon, and it stands until they inspect again. What you can do:
- Fix what the inspector found, then ask the council for a re-inspection. Most charge between £120 and £316, and will not re-visit within three months of the original inspection.
- If you believe the rating is simply wrong, you have 21 days from being notified to appeal to the council. That is 21 calendar days, not working days.
- You may submit a right to reply at any time. It is published alongside the rating, here, and on the FSA's own site.
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