Little Hands Nursery School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Cambridgeshire
Little Hands Nursery 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 3 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: Units 4 And 5 Hills Farm Ashdon Road, Bartlow, CB21 4PW
How it compares in South Cambridgeshire
That puts Little Hands Nursery School among the 1,062 places in South Cambridgeshire 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 | 1,062 | 87% | ← Little Hands Nursery School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 122 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 95 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 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 Hands Nursery 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 Hands Nursery School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three Hills Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 June 2026 |
| The Rose And Crown Public House Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 April 2026 |
| Marpa House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 January 2026 |
| Garrett Transport Ltd Distributors/Transporters | 1.7 miles away | Exempt | |
| Ashdon Childrens Nursery School/college/university | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 June 2026 |
| Bengal Lounge Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2026 |
| Ashdon Primary School School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Neil O'Sullivan Sports Ashdon School/college/university | 1.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2025 |
Questions about Little Hands Nursery School
What is Little Hands Nursery School's food hygiene rating?
Little Hands Nursery School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Cambridgeshire Council on 3 September 2025.
Is Little Hands Nursery 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 Hands Nursery School last inspected?
Little Hands Nursery School was last inspected on 3 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Cambridgeshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Hands Nursery 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Hands Nursery School compare to other places in South Cambridgeshire?
87% of the 1,221 rated food businesses in South Cambridgeshire hold the top rating of 5, and Little Hands Nursery School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Cambridgeshire Council inspects Little Hands Nursery 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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