Polka Dot Childcare Ltd food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Basildon
Polka Dot Childcare Ltd 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
This is a fresh result: Polka Dot Childcare Ltd was inspected on 28 May 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
Address: Polka Dot Farm, Tye Common Road, Little Burstead, CM12 9SB
How it compares in Basildon
That puts Polka Dot Childcare Ltd among the 931 places in Basildon holding top marks, 80% 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 | 931 | 80% | ← Polka Dot Childcare Ltd | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 156 | 13% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 41 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 18 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 3 | <1% |
A further 217 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 Polka Dot Childcare Ltd 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 Polka Dot Childcare Ltd, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gooseberry Green Pre-School Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 October 2025 |
| Billericay Kebab Van Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2025 |
| Billericay Lawn Tennis Club Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 December 2025 |
| Billericay Cricket Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| Billers Local Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 October 2025 |
| Cellers Off Licence Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
| Banana Moon Day Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 2 May 2025 |
| Amaze In Taste Other catering premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 June 2024 |
Questions about Polka Dot Childcare Ltd
What is Polka Dot Childcare Ltd's food hygiene rating?
Polka Dot Childcare Ltd has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Basildon Council on 28 May 2026.
Is Polka Dot Childcare Ltd 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 Polka Dot Childcare Ltd last inspected?
Polka Dot Childcare Ltd was last inspected on 28 May 2026, a month ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Basildon Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Polka Dot Childcare Ltd?
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 Polka Dot Childcare Ltd compare to other places in Basildon?
80% of the 1,166 rated food businesses in Basildon hold the top rating of 5, and Polka Dot Childcare Ltd is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Basildon Council inspects Polka Dot Childcare Ltd 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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