The Little Den Day Nursery Chesterton food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
The Little Den Day Nursery Chesterton 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 16 December 2025, 6 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: Rowhurst Industrial Estate, Apedale Road, Chesterton, ST5 6BH
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
That puts The Little Den Day Nursery Chesterton among the 780 places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme 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 | 780 | 87% | ← The Little Den Day Nursery Chesterton | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 84 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 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 The Little Den Day Nursery Chesterton 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 The Little Den Day Nursery Chesterton, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black Horse Inn Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2024 |
| Abbeywell Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 December 2025 |
| Asda Express PFS Holditch Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Apple Tree Town Ltd Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Broad Meadow Court Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 March 2025 |
| Albert Bear Ltd Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2025 |
| Bowdies Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 December 2024 |
| Bradwell Hall Nursing Home Ltd Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 May 2026 |
Questions about The Little Den Day Nursery Chesterton
What is The Little Den Day Nursery Chesterton's food hygiene rating?
The Little Den Day Nursery Chesterton has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 16 December 2025.
Is The Little Den Day Nursery Chesterton 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 The Little Den Day Nursery Chesterton last inspected?
The Little Den Day Nursery Chesterton was last inspected on 16 December 2025, 6 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Little Den Day Nursery Chesterton?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does The Little Den Day Nursery Chesterton compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 895 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Den Day Nursery Chesterton is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects The Little Den Day Nursery Chesterton 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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