Little Hands Daycare Amblecote food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Dudley
Little Hands Daycare Amblecote 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
This is a fresh result: Little Hands Daycare Amblecote was inspected on 12 August 2026, so the rating reflects what the inspector found very recently.
85% of rated food businesses in Dudley score 4 or 5, so this is a normal, good result for the area. See all Dudley ratings →
Address: 102-104, Brettell Lane, Brierley Hill, DY8 4BS
How this rating has changed
Little Hands Daycare Amblecote was re-inspected on 12 August 2026 and held its rating of 5.
| Inspected | Rating | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 12 August 2026 | 5 5 | Held |
The FSA publishes only a business's current rating. This history is our own record of what it has scored since we began watching.
How it compares in Dudley
That puts Little Hands Daycare Amblecote among the 1,337 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 | 1,337 | 62% | ← Little Hands Daycare Amblecote | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 486 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 246 | 11% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 40 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 45 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 527 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 Hands Daycare Amblecote 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 Amblecote, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amblecote Christian Centre Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 48 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 July 2026 |
| Amblecote Institute And Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 286 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2018 |
| Brook Primary School School/college/university | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 12 January 2026 |
| Amblecote Royal British Legion Pub/bar/nightclub | 377 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 May 2017 |
| Cakes by Walshy Other catering premises | 403 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2019 |
| Comberton Nursing Home Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 March 2026 |
| Cafe Xpresso/The Little Green Olive Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 February 2025 |
| Crystal Balti Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 April 2025 |
Questions about Little Hands Daycare Amblecote
What is Little Hands Daycare Amblecote's food hygiene rating?
Little Hands Daycare Amblecote has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Dudley Council on 12 August 2026.
Is Little Hands Daycare Amblecote 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 Amblecote last inspected?
Little Hands Daycare Amblecote was last inspected on 12 August 2026, within the last month. 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 Hands Daycare Amblecote?
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 Hands Daycare Amblecote compare to other places in Dudley?
62% of the 2,156 rated food businesses in Dudley hold the top rating of 5, and Little Hands Daycare Amblecote is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Dudley Council inspects Little Hands Daycare Amblecote 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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