Little Saplings Preschool food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Babergh
Little Saplings Preschool 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 7 November 2024, 20 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: Pre School, Lawshall Primary School, The Street, IP29 4QA
How it compares in Babergh
That puts Little Saplings Preschool among the 696 places in Babergh holding top marks, 86% 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 | 696 | 86% | ← Little Saplings Preschool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 65 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 27 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 9 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 74 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 Saplings Preschool 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 Saplings Preschool, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brighhouse Farm (B&B) Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 July 2022 |
| The Ark Project Mobile caterer | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 April 2024 |
| MOC Transport ltd Distributors/Transporters | 0.9 miles away | Awaiting inspection | |
| The Bush Pub Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
Questions about Little Saplings Preschool
What is Little Saplings Preschool's food hygiene rating?
Little Saplings Preschool has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Babergh Council on 7 November 2024.
Is Little Saplings Preschool 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 Saplings Preschool last inspected?
Little Saplings Preschool was last inspected on 7 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Babergh Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Saplings Preschool?
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 Saplings Preschool compare to other places in Babergh?
86% of the 807 rated food businesses in Babergh hold the top rating of 5, and Little Saplings Preschool is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Babergh Council inspects Little Saplings Preschool 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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