Little Owls Nursery food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Dudley
Little Owls Nursery holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 14 September 2017, more than 8 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Ashwood Park Primary School, Bells Lane, Wordsley, DY8 5DJ
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Little Owls Nursery among the 1,343 places in Dudley holding top marks, 62% 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 | 1,343 | 62% | ← Little Owls Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 249 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 37 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 503 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 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 Owls 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 Owls Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Balti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
| Cafe on the Green Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 August 2024 |
| Brook Primary School School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Cafe Greedy Cow Company Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 April 2025 |
| Amblecote Christian Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Cakes by Walshy Other catering premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
| Bark and Bean Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 January 2025 |
| Belle Vue Nursery School School/college/university | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 September 2018 |
Questions about Little Owls Nursery
What is Little Owls Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Owls Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 14 September 2017.
Is Little Owls 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Owls Nursery last inspected?
Little Owls Nursery was last inspected on 14 September 2017, more than 8 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Dudley Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Owls Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Owls Nursery compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,160 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Little Owls Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Little Owls 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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