Little Seeds Montessori food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Dacorum
Little Seeds Montessori holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 19 January 2024, more than 2 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: Baptist Church, High Street, Bovingdon, HP3 0HG
How it compares in Dacorum
That puts Little Seeds Montessori among the 864 places in Dacorum holding top marks, 77% 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 | 864 | 77% | ← Little Seeds Montessori | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 192 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 55 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 137 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 Seeds Montessori 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 Seeds Montessori, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bovingdon Owned Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Bovingdon Pre-School Caring Premises | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2024 |
| K's Sandwich Bar Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 November 2024 |
| Bovingdon Bowls Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 February 2026 |
| Bovingdon Academy School/college/university | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 May 2025 |
| Little Gems @ Bovingdon Primary Academy Caring Premises | 204 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 November 2024 |
| Bovingdon Pensioners Lunch Club Other catering premises | 256 yards away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Burger Crafter Ltd Takeaway/sandwich shop | 340 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
Questions about Little Seeds Montessori
What is Little Seeds Montessori's food hygiene rating?
Little Seeds Montessori has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dacorum Council on 19 January 2024.
Is Little Seeds Montessori 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Seeds Montessori last inspected?
Little Seeds Montessori was last inspected on 19 January 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dacorum Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Seeds Montessori?
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 Seeds Montessori compare to other places in Dacorum?
77% of the 1,123 rated food businesses in Dacorum hold the top rating of 5, and Little Seeds Montessori is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dacorum Council inspects Little Seeds Montessori 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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