Little Gems Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · East Hampshire
Little Gems Day 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 25 March 2025, 17 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.
96% of rated food businesses in East Hampshire score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all East Hampshire ratings →
Address: Red Cross Centre 1 Readon Close, Petersfield, GU31 4BN
How it compares in East Hampshire
That puts Little Gems Day Nursery among the 824 places in East Hampshire holding top marks, 84% 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 | 824 | 84% | ← Little Gems Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 117 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 117 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 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 Gems Day 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 Little Gems Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Churchers College School/college/university | 283 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 March 2025 |
| The Good Intent Pub/bar/nightclub | 333 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Petersfield Festival Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2025 |
| Cantina Rosita Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 July 2025 |
| Honey and Pearls Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 February 2026 |
| Lollipop Lane - Vintage Sweets Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 December 2024 |
| Red Lion Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 August 2025 |
| Gallery No 30 Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2024 |
Questions about Little Gems Day Nursery
What is Little Gems Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Gems Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by East Hampshire Council on 25 March 2025.
Is Little Gems Day 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 Little Gems Day Nursery last inspected?
Little Gems Day Nursery was last inspected on 25 March 2025, 17 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by East Hampshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Gems Day Nursery?
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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Gems Day Nursery compare to other places in East Hampshire?
84% of the 977 rated food businesses in East Hampshire hold the top rating of 5, and Little Gems Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
East Hampshire Council inspects Little Gems Day 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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Little Gems Day Nursery is one of 178 rated food businesses in Petersfield. See every hygiene rating in Petersfield →
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