Little Stars Under 5's food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Monmouthshire
Little Stars Under 5's holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 23 February 2026, 4 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: Caldicot Leisure Centre, Mill Lane, Caldicot, NP26 4BN
How it compares in Monmouthshire
In Monmouthshire, 80% of rated places manage a 5, so Little Stars Under 5's sits behind roughly 799 nearby businesses. 13% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 799 | 80% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 129 | 13% | ← Little Stars Under 5's | |
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 97 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stars Under 5's 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 Stars Under 5's, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caldicot Leisure Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2024 |
| Sudbrook Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 146 yards away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2025 |
| Together WORKS Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 184 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 December 2025 |
| Little Gems Caring Premises | 296 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 September 2025 |
| Aldi Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 October 2024 |
| New River Takeaway/sandwich shop | 338 yards away | 4 - Good | 19 February 2026 |
| Spice Mix Takeaway/sandwich shop | 338 yards away | 4 - Good | 30 June 2025 |
| Domino's Pizza Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 356 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2024 |
Questions about Little Stars Under 5's
What is Little Stars Under 5's's food hygiene rating?
Little Stars Under 5's has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by Monmouthshire Council on 23 February 2026.
Is Little Stars Under 5's safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Stars Under 5's last inspected?
Little Stars Under 5's was last inspected on 23 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Monmouthshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Stars Under 5's?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", 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 Stars Under 5's compare to other places in Monmouthshire?
80% of the 999 rated food businesses in Monmouthshire hold the top rating of 5, while Little Stars Under 5's holds a 4. 129 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Monmouthshire Council inspects Little Stars Under 5's 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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