Little Elms Pre School food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newark and Sherwood
Little Elms 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 18 November 2025, 7 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: The School Building, Main Street, Oxton, NG25 0SA
How it compares in Newark and Sherwood
That puts Little Elms Pre School among the 906 places in Newark and Sherwood 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 | 906 | 87% | ← Little Elms Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 79 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 35 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 82 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 Elms 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 Elms Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Dragon Pub/bar/nightclub | 292 yards away | 3 - Generally satisfactory | 3 December 2025 |
| Ye Olde Bridge Inn Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 4 - Good | 15 September 2025 |
| Olive Catering Services Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 September 2025 |
| 19th Dining Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 January 2025 |
| Snacks Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 August 2024 |
| Sir John Sherbrooke Junior School/college/university | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2024 |
| Calverton Mega Mart Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 September 2023 |
| Wheelers Convenience Store Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2023 |
Questions about Little Elms Pre School
What is Little Elms Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Little Elms Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newark and Sherwood Council on 18 November 2025.
Is Little Elms 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 Elms Pre School last inspected?
Little Elms Pre School was last inspected on 18 November 2025, 7 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newark and Sherwood Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Elms Pre School?
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 Elms Pre School compare to other places in Newark and Sherwood?
87% of the 1,046 rated food businesses in Newark and Sherwood hold the top rating of 5, and Little Elms Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newark and Sherwood Council inspects Little Elms 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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