Little Me Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Braintree
Little Me Preschool 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 March 2025, 15 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: 62 Railway Street, Braintree, Essex, CM7 3JD
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Little Me Preschool among the 980 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 980 | 85% | ← Little Me Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 125 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Little Me Preschool 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 Me Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| C J Eley & Co Retailers - other | 136 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 March 2016 |
| Hoviwa Takeaway/sandwich shop | 220 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 March 2025 |
| Elim Church Other catering premises | 238 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Kidorable Pre School And Childcare Services Caring Premises | 252 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 January 2025 |
| Cellar Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 357 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2025 |
| Braintree Nursing Home Caring Premises | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| China Dynasty Takeaway/sandwich shop | 358 yards away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Bishop Nick Ltd Manufacturers/packers | 360 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 July 2018 |
Questions about Little Me Preschool
What is Little Me Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Little Me Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 17 March 2025.
Is Little Me Preschool 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 Me Preschool last inspected?
Little Me Preschool was last inspected on 17 March 2025, 15 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Me Preschool?
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 Little Me Preschool compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Little Me Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Little Me Preschool 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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