Little Hands Sure Start food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Derry City and Strabane
Little Hands Sure Start holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 15 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 2 Nassau Crescent, Edenballymore, Londonderry, BT48 0EZ
How it compares in Derry City and Strabane
That puts Little Hands Sure Start among the 924 places in Derry City and Strabane holding top marks, 76% 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 | 924 | 76% | ← Little Hands Sure Start | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 225 | 19% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 60 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 127 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Good
- 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 Hands Sure Start 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 Hands Sure Start, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluegrass Afterschool Playclub Other catering premises | 297 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 June 2023 |
| Argyle Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 432 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2025 |
| City Centre B&B Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| Brooklands Health Care Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Barista on the Foyle Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 October 2024 |
| Angel House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2019 |
| Barr's Takeaway and Pizzeria Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 October 2024 |
| Burn Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 April 2026 |
Questions about Little Hands Sure Start
What is Little Hands Sure Start's food hygiene rating?
Little Hands Sure Start has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Derry City and Strabane Council on 15 November 2023.
Is Little Hands Sure Start 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Hands Sure Start last inspected?
Little Hands Sure Start was last inspected on 15 November 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Derry City and Strabane Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Hands Sure Start?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", 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 Hands Sure Start compare to other places in Derry City and Strabane?
76% of the 1,215 rated food businesses in Derry City and Strabane hold the top rating of 5, and Little Hands Sure Start is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Derry City and Strabane Council inspects Little Hands Sure Start 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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