Little Orchard Nursery & Pre School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Hams
Little Orchard Nursery & Pre School 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 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Little Orchard, Exeter Road, South Brent, TQ10 9JP
How it compares in South Hams
That puts Little Orchard Nursery & Pre School among the 774 places in South Hams holding top marks, 91% 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 | 774 | 91% | ← Little Orchard Nursery & Pre School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 56 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 253 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 Orchard Nursery & 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 Orchard Nursery & Pre School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Brent Primary School School/college/university | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2024 |
| Windward House Caring Premises | 247 yards away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Dartmoor Lodge No.4604 Pub/bar/nightclub | 380 yards away | Exempt | |
| South Brent Community Fridge Other catering premises | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| South Brent Old School Centre Other catering premises | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
| Packhorse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2025 |
| Foggs Delicatessen Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| The Village Shop Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
Questions about Little Orchard Nursery & Pre School
What is Little Orchard Nursery & Pre School's food hygiene rating?
Little Orchard Nursery & Pre School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Hams Council on 9 January 2025.
Is Little Orchard Nursery & 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Orchard Nursery & Pre School last inspected?
Little Orchard Nursery & Pre School was last inspected on 9 January 2025, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Hams Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Orchard Nursery & 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 Orchard Nursery & Pre School compare to other places in South Hams?
91% of the 854 rated food businesses in South Hams hold the top rating of 5, and Little Orchard Nursery & Pre School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Hams Council inspects Little Orchard Nursery & 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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