Little Den Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Little Den Day Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the care premises met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 11 September 2025, 10 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: Oakley House, 544 Etruria Road, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 0SX
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts Little Den Day Nursery among the 779 places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme holding top marks, 87% 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 | 779 | 87% | ← Little Den Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 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 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 Den Day 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 Den Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alison House Caring Premises | 391 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Amanda Copeland Hair and Beauty Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Artisan Tap Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2021 |
| Beechwood Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Basmati Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2026 |
| Bing Xian House Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
| Belle A Pepe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
Questions about Little Den Day Nursery
What is Little Den Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Den Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 11 September 2025.
Is Little Den Day 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Den Day Nursery last inspected?
Little Den Day Nursery was last inspected on 11 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Den Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Den Day Nursery compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, and Little Den Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Little Den Day 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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