Little Rascals Nursery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Maldon
Little Rascals Nursery holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The business met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 25 June 2025, 12 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: Unit 7 And 8, Howells Farm, Maypole Road, CM9 4SY
How it compares in Maldon
In Maldon, 88% of rated places manage a 5, so Little Rascals Nursery sits behind roughly 558 nearby businesses. 5% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 518 | 88% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 40 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 5% | ← Little Rascals Nursery | |
| 2 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 89 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- How well they manage food safety Generally satisfactory
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 Rascals 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 Rascals Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boucherne Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2025 |
| East Of England Co-Op Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 July 2025 |
| Heybridge Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Brewster House Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 February 2026 |
| Bengal Nights Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 March 2026 |
| Le Bouchon Brasserie And Hotel Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 June 2025 |
Questions about Little Rascals Nursery
What is Little Rascals Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Rascals Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Maldon Council on 25 June 2025.
Is Little Rascals Nursery safe to eat at?
A 3 means the business met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Little Rascals Nursery last inspected?
Little Rascals Nursery was last inspected on 25 June 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Maldon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Rascals Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "generally satisfactory". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Rascals Nursery compare to other places in Maldon?
88% of the 589 rated food businesses in Maldon hold the top rating of 5, while Little Rascals Nursery holds a 3. 27 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Maldon Council inspects Little Rascals 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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