Little Explorers Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · West Suffolk
Little Explorers Day Nursery holds a 4, meaning hygiene standards at the care premises are good. It is a solid result, the inspector found nothing serious, though a 5 was just out of reach.
The rating: 4 - Good
The rating dates from 3 July 2025, 12 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: 4 Old Hall Farm Barns, Thurston Road, Pakenham, IP31 2NG
How it compares in West Suffolk
In West Suffolk, 91% of rated places manage a 5, so Little Explorers Day Nursery sits behind roughly 1,349 nearby businesses. 6% of the borough shares its 4.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,349 | 91% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 91 | 6% | ← Little Explorers Day Nursery | |
| 3 out of 5 | 25 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 5 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 241 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 Generally satisfactory
- 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 Explorers 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 Explorers Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pakenham Windmill Manufacturers/packers | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 March 2023 |
| Pakenham Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 August 2024 |
| The Pakenham Fox Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 November 2024 |
| Ixworth Village Hall Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2013 |
| World of Play Ixworth LTD Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 July 2024 |
| Chapman Stores Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 4 - Good | 29 October 2024 |
Questions about Little Explorers Day Nursery
What is Little Explorers Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Explorers Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 4 out of 5 (good), given by West Suffolk Council on 3 July 2025.
Is Little Explorers Day Nursery safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 4 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this care premises to be good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Explorers Day Nursery last inspected?
Little Explorers Day Nursery was last inspected on 3 July 2025, 12 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Suffolk Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Explorers Day Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Explorers Day Nursery compare to other places in West Suffolk?
91% of the 1,483 rated food businesses in West Suffolk hold the top rating of 5, while Little Explorers Day Nursery holds a 4. 91 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
West Suffolk Council inspects Little Explorers 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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