Smiley Kidz Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Leicester City
Smiley Kidz 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 13 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Melbourne Centre, Melbourne Road, Leicester, LE2 0GU
How it compares in Leicester City
That puts Smiley Kidz Nursery among the 2,262 places in Leicester City holding top marks, 73% 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 | 2,262 | 73% | ← Smiley Kidz Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 427 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 294 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 76 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 42 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 5 | <1% |
A further 247 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 Smiley Kidz 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 Smiley Kidz Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2025 |
| Aisha Foods Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 October 2024 |
| Al Hamra Halal Meat Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| AJ's Food Bar Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Amigo Grill Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| An Najeeb Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2024 |
| Al Feena Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 November 2023 |
| Al Jam'e Halal Butchers Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
Questions about Smiley Kidz Nursery
What is Smiley Kidz Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Smiley Kidz Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Leicester City Council on 13 May 2024.
Is Smiley Kidz 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 Smiley Kidz Nursery last inspected?
Smiley Kidz Nursery was last inspected on 13 May 2024, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Leicester City Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smiley Kidz Nursery?
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 Smiley Kidz Nursery compare to other places in Leicester City?
73% of the 3,106 rated food businesses in Leicester City hold the top rating of 5, and Smiley Kidz Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Leicester City Council inspects Smiley Kidz 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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