Little Hands Daycare @ HoW College food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Bromsgrove
Little Hands Daycare @ HoW College 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 10 November 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: School Drive, Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, B60 1PQ
How it compares in Bromsgrove
That puts Little Hands Daycare @ HoW College among the 467 places in Bromsgrove holding top marks, 81% 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 | 467 | 81% | ← Little Hands Daycare @ HoW College | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 37 | 6% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 4 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 175 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 Hands Daycare @ HoW College 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 Daycare @ HoW College, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bromsgrove Leisure Centre Takeaway/sandwich shop | 30 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2024 |
| Greggs Bromsgrove Takeaway/sandwich shop | 115 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Housman Care Caring Premises | 127 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 June 2026 |
| Knights Chemist Retailers - other | 129 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 August 2025 |
| BAM FM @ North Bromsgrove High School School/college/university | 163 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Home Bargains Retailers - other | 203 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2025 |
| Hangry Moose At Victoria Ground Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 April 2026 |
| Aldi Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 207 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2025 |
Questions about Little Hands Daycare @ HoW College
What is Little Hands Daycare @ HoW College's food hygiene rating?
Little Hands Daycare @ HoW College has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Bromsgrove Council on 10 November 2025.
Is Little Hands Daycare @ HoW College 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 Hands Daycare @ HoW College last inspected?
Little Hands Daycare @ HoW College was last inspected on 10 November 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Bromsgrove Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Hands Daycare @ HoW College?
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 Hands Daycare @ HoW College compare to other places in Bromsgrove?
81% of the 578 rated food businesses in Bromsgrove hold the top rating of 5, and Little Hands Daycare @ HoW College is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Bromsgrove Council inspects Little Hands Daycare @ HoW College 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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