Little Birds Forest Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Horsham
Little Birds Forest Nursery 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
This rating dates from 22 May 2024, but the business has been re-inspected and a new rating is awaiting publication, so the score shown here is about to change.
Address: Little Birds Forest Nursery, Amberley Chalk Pits Museum, New Barn Road Amberley, BN18 9LT
How it compares in Horsham
That puts Little Birds Forest Nursery among the 1,053 places in Horsham holding top marks, 90% 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 | 1,053 | 90% | ← Little Birds Forest Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 129 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 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 Birds Forest 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 Birds Forest Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limeburners Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2026 |
| Riverside Tea Room Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 325 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| The George And Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2026 |
| R W Ayling Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 March 2019 |
| Amberley Village Stores Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 May 2017 |
| The Black Horse Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 November 2025 |
Questions about Little Birds Forest Nursery
What is Little Birds Forest Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Birds Forest Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Horsham Council on 22 May 2024.
Is Little Birds Forest 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Birds Forest Nursery last inspected?
Little Birds Forest Nursery was last inspected on 22 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Horsham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Birds Forest Nursery?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Birds Forest Nursery compare to other places in Horsham?
90% of the 1,173 rated food businesses in Horsham hold the top rating of 5, and Little Birds Forest Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Horsham Council inspects Little Birds Forest 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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