Little Bird's Lollies food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · York
Little Bird's Lollies holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 26 February 2021, more than 5 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: 38 Church Lane, Wheldrake, YO19 6AS
How it compares in York
That puts Little Bird's Lollies among the 1,378 places in York holding top marks, 74% 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 | 1,378 | 74% | ← Little Bird's Lollies | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 314 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 106 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 38 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 297 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 Very 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 Bird's Lollies 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 Bird's Lollies, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Nursing Home Caring Premises | 273 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2025 |
| The Wenlock Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 431 yards away | 4 - Good | 15 January 2025 |
| Costcutter Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 February 2021 |
| Yorkshire Learning Trust at Wheldrake Primary School School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2026 |
| Around the Table Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 6 September 2020 |
| Liquid Indulgence Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 March 2022 |
| Caffe Valeria Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2025 |
| Little Peanuts Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
Questions about Little Bird's Lollies
What is Little Bird's Lollies's food hygiene rating?
Little Bird's Lollies has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by York Council on 26 February 2021.
Is Little Bird's Lollies 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 shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Bird's Lollies last inspected?
Little Bird's Lollies was last inspected on 26 February 2021, more than 5 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by York Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Bird's Lollies?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Bird's Lollies compare to other places in York?
74% of the 1,854 rated food businesses in York hold the top rating of 5, and Little Bird's Lollies is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
York Council inspects Little Bird's Lollies 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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