Little Lilys Academy food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Braintree
Little Lilys Academy 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 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Marks Farm Community Centre, Dunstable Drive, Braintree, CM7 3LT
How it compares in Braintree
That puts Little Lilys Academy among the 978 places in Braintree holding top marks, 85% 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 | 978 | 85% | ← Little Lilys Academy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 127 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 111 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 Very 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 Lilys Academy 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 Lilys Academy, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Coffee Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 272 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 April 2024 |
| Beckers Green Primary School School/college/university | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| Alec Hunter Academy School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 December 2025 |
| Alec Hunter Preschool School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 April 2019 |
| Braintree Town Football Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2025 |
| Galleys Roundabout Service Station Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| ASV Braintree Subway Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 July 2025 |
| Cadburys Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
Questions about Little Lilys Academy
What is Little Lilys Academy's food hygiene rating?
Little Lilys Academy has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Braintree Council on 18 September 2024.
Is Little Lilys Academy 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 Lilys Academy last inspected?
Little Lilys Academy was last inspected on 18 September 2024, 21 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Braintree Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Lilys Academy?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Lilys Academy compare to other places in Braintree?
85% of the 1,156 rated food businesses in Braintree hold the top rating of 5, and Little Lilys Academy is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Braintree Council inspects Little Lilys Academy 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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