Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Canterbury City
Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup 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 12 January 2026, 6 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: Littlebourne Church Of England Primary School, Church Road, Littlebourne, CT3 1UH
How it compares in Canterbury City
That puts Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup among the 1,160 places in Canterbury City holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,160 | 78% | ← Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 186 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 120 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 14 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 166 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 Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup 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 Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole School Meals CIC-Littlebourne Church Of England Primar School/college/university | at this address | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 2 July 2025 |
| Four Villages Stores Retailers - other | 316 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2024 |
| The Ivy Barn Retailers - other | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2025 |
| Littlebourne House Care Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
| The Evenhill Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 4 - Good | 13 August 2025 |
| The Duke William Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2026 |
| Tor Spa Retreat Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 October 2025 |
| Turners Game Market Mobile And Retail Counter Mobile caterer | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
Questions about Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup
What is Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Canterbury City Council on 12 January 2026.
Is Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup 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 Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup last inspected?
Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup was last inspected on 12 January 2026, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Canterbury City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup?
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 Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup compare to other places in Canterbury City?
78% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in Canterbury City hold the top rating of 5, and Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Canterbury City Council inspects Littlebourne Ladybird Playgroup 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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