Little Explorers Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Kesteven
Little Explorers Nursery 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 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Belton Lane County Primary School, Green Lane, Grantham, NG31 9PP
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Little Explorers Nursery among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Little Explorers Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 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 Explorers Nursery 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 Explorers Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belton Lane Children's Centre Caring Premises | at this address | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Belton Park Golf Club & Belton Park Golf Club Pro shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Costcutter Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 September 2025 |
| Harrowby Lodge Nursing Home Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Harrowby Infants School School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 December 2024 |
| Harrowby United Football Club Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2024 |
| Bright Stars Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| Cliffedale Primary School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Little Explorers Nursery
What is Little Explorers Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Explorers Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 2 July 2024.
Is Little Explorers Nursery 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 Explorers Nursery last inspected?
Little Explorers Nursery was last inspected on 2 July 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Explorers Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Explorers Nursery compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Little Explorers Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Little Explorers Nursery 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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