Little Explorers Pre-School food hygiene rating
Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen · Cumberland
Little Explorers Pre-School holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the restaurant met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 May 2025, 14 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: 16 Leconfield Industrial Estate, Cleator Moor, Cumbria, CA25 5QB
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Little Explorers Pre-School among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Little Explorers Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Explorers Pre-School 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 Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Street Food Other catering premises | 287 yards away | 5 - Very good | 23 January 2025 |
| Co-op Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 290 yards away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2026 |
| Nisa Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 May 2024 |
| Candy Cabs Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 31 July 2025 |
| Aspava Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Caspian Pizza Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2025 |
| Moffats Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 April 2023 |
| Howgill Family Centre Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 13 October 2016 |
Questions about Little Explorers Pre-School
What is Little Explorers Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Little Explorers Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 8 May 2025.
Is Little Explorers Pre-School 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 restaurant to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Explorers Pre-School last inspected?
Little Explorers Pre-School was last inspected on 8 May 2025, 14 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Explorers Pre-School?
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 Explorers Pre-School compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Little Explorers Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Little Explorers Pre-School 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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Little Explorers Pre-School is one of 44 rated food businesses in Cleator Moor. See every hygiene rating in Cleator Moor →
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