Little Ripley Day Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lichfield
Little Ripley 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 14 October 2025, 8 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: 205 Birmingham Road, Shenstone Woodend, Lichfield, WS14 0PA
How it compares in Lichfield
That puts Little Ripley Day Nursery among the 589 places in Lichfield holding top marks, 75% 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 | 589 | 75% | ← Little Ripley Day Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 133 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 53 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 76 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 Ripley 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 Ripley Day Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blake St News Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2012 |
| Aston Wood Golf Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 April 2025 |
| Pat's Butchers Manufacturers/packers | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2025 |
| Acorn Motor Company Ltd Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 September 2009 |
| Co-op Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
| Cosy Coffee Shop & Bruncherie Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 June 2025 |
| Grannys Pantry Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2026 |
Questions about Little Ripley Day Nursery
What is Little Ripley Day Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Ripley Day Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lichfield Council on 14 October 2025.
Is Little Ripley 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 Ripley Day Nursery last inspected?
Little Ripley Day Nursery was last inspected on 14 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lichfield Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Ripley Day Nursery?
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 Ripley Day Nursery compare to other places in Lichfield?
75% of the 785 rated food businesses in Lichfield hold the top rating of 5, and Little Ripley Day Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lichfield Council inspects Little Ripley 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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