Little Diggers Montessori Ltd food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Chichester
Little Diggers Montessori Ltd holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 March 2026, 4 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: Sidlesham Primary School, Keynor Lane, Sidlesham, PO20 7NL
How it compares in Chichester
That puts Little Diggers Montessori Ltd among the 1,250 places in Chichester holding top marks, 95% 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 | 1,250 | 95% | ← Little Diggers Montessori Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 115 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 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 Diggers Montessori Ltd 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 Diggers Montessori Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chartwells At Sidlesham Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Infinity Football Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| Sidlesham Community Association Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2025 |
| Paddock Service Station Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 May 2026 |
| RSPB Visitor Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2025 |
Questions about Little Diggers Montessori Ltd
What is Little Diggers Montessori Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Little Diggers Montessori Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Chichester Council on 4 March 2026.
Is Little Diggers Montessori Ltd 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Diggers Montessori Ltd last inspected?
Little Diggers Montessori Ltd was last inspected on 4 March 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Chichester Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Diggers Montessori Ltd?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "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 Diggers Montessori Ltd compare to other places in Chichester?
95% of the 1,321 rated food businesses in Chichester hold the top rating of 5, and Little Diggers Montessori Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Chichester Council inspects Little Diggers Montessori Ltd 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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