Little Butterflies Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Devon
Little Butterflies 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 17 December 2024, 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 Butterflies Day Nursery Ltd, 1a Beechfield Road, Fremington, EX31 3DD
How it compares in North Devon
That puts Little Butterflies Day Nursery among the 1,107 places in North Devon holding top marks, 84% 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 | 1,107 | 84% | ← Little Butterflies Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 42 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 15 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 21 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 150 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 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 Butterflies 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 Butterflies Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fremington Community Primary School School/college/university | 84 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 February 2026 |
| Graylings Takeaway/sandwich shop | 187 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| New Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 379 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Fremington Manor Caring Premises | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2025 |
| Han Court Chinese Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 402 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 October 2025 |
| Byeways Bowling Club Other catering premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 July 2005 |
Questions about Little Butterflies Day Nursery
What is Little Butterflies Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Butterflies Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Devon Council on 17 December 2024.
Is Little Butterflies 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 Butterflies Day Nursery last inspected?
Little Butterflies Day Nursery was last inspected on 17 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Devon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Butterflies Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Butterflies Day Nursery compare to other places in North Devon?
84% of the 1,317 rated food businesses in North Devon hold the top rating of 5, and Little Butterflies Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Devon Council inspects Little Butterflies 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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