Little Admirals Stamshaw Pre-school food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Portsmouth
Little Admirals Stamshaw Pre-school 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 14 November 2024, 20 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: Stamshaw And Tipner Leisure Centre, 69 Wilson Road, Portsmouth, PO2 8LE
How it compares in Portsmouth
That puts Little Admirals Stamshaw Pre-school among the 978 places in Portsmouth holding top marks, 64% 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 | 978 | 64% | ← Little Admirals Stamshaw Pre-school | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 310 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 124 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 67 | 4% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 53 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 269 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 Admirals Stamshaw Pre-school 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 Admirals Stamshaw Pre-school, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bento Box Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 May 2026 |
| Admiral Other catering premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2026 |
| Bucharest Shop Retailers - other | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2024 |
| Amuri Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 January 2026 |
| Another Coffee Shop Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 September 2025 |
| Aldi Gamble Road, Portsmouth Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 August 2025 |
| Alphabet Corner Caring Premises | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 August 2024 |
| Afro Cart Foods Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2017 |
Questions about Little Admirals Stamshaw Pre-school
What is Little Admirals Stamshaw Pre-school's food hygiene rating?
Little Admirals Stamshaw Pre-school has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Portsmouth Council on 14 November 2024.
Is Little Admirals Stamshaw Pre-school 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 Admirals Stamshaw Pre-school last inspected?
Little Admirals Stamshaw Pre-school was last inspected on 14 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Portsmouth Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Admirals Stamshaw Pre-school?
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 Admirals Stamshaw Pre-school compare to other places in Portsmouth?
64% of the 1,534 rated food businesses in Portsmouth hold the top rating of 5, and Little Admirals Stamshaw Pre-school is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Portsmouth Council inspects Little Admirals Stamshaw Pre-school 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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