Little Squirrels Pre-School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Teignbridge
Little Squirrels Pre-School 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
The rating dates from 25 November 2021, more than 4 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: Holy Spirit Catholic Church Ashburton Road Bovey Tracey Devon, TQ13 9BY
How it compares in Teignbridge
That puts Little Squirrels Pre-School among the 1,034 places in Teignbridge holding top marks, 89% 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 | 1,034 | 89% | ← Little Squirrels Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 6% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 36 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 166 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 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 Squirrels Pre-School 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 Squirrels Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidl Great Britain Limited Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 274 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Cafe 3 Sixty Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2026 |
| The Old Pottery Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 October 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 March 2026 |
| Brookside Restaurant Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2025 |
| The Copper Kettle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2025 |
| Ryders Bakery Bovey Tracey Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 6 March 2025 |
| Fuelled By Caffeine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 March 2026 |
Questions about Little Squirrels Pre-School
What is Little Squirrels Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Little Squirrels Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Teignbridge Council on 25 November 2021.
Is Little Squirrels Pre-School 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 Squirrels Pre-School last inspected?
Little Squirrels Pre-School was last inspected on 25 November 2021, more than 4 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Teignbridge Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Squirrels Pre-School?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Squirrels Pre-School compare to other places in Teignbridge?
89% of the 1,158 rated food businesses in Teignbridge hold the top rating of 5, and Little Squirrels Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Teignbridge Council inspects Little Squirrels Pre-School 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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