Little Badgers Playgroup food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Blaby
Little Badgers 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 26 September 2019, more than 6 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: St Peters Church Hall, Church Lane, Whetstone, LE8 6BA
How it compares in Blaby
That puts Little Badgers Playgroup among the 490 places in Blaby holding top marks, 82% 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 | 490 | 82% | ← Little Badgers Playgroup | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 33 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 Badgers 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 Little Badgers Playgroup, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chataway Residential Home Caring Premises | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 September 2024 |
| Blaby & Whetstone Social And Youth Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2025 |
| Co-operative Group Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 July 2024 |
| Blaby News And Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2022 |
| Britannia Buffet Services Ltd Mobile caterer | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Asda Express Leicester Lutterworth Road PFS Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2026 |
| Central Co-op Blaby Insomnia Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 August 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd. Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
Questions about Little Badgers Playgroup
What is Little Badgers Playgroup's food hygiene rating?
Little Badgers Playgroup has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Blaby Council on 26 September 2019.
Is Little Badgers 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 Little Badgers Playgroup last inspected?
Little Badgers Playgroup was last inspected on 26 September 2019, more than 6 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Blaby Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Badgers Playgroup?
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 Badgers Playgroup compare to other places in Blaby?
82% of the 599 rated food businesses in Blaby hold the top rating of 5, and Little Badgers Playgroup is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Blaby Council inspects Little Badgers 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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