Little Cubs Academy Day Nursery and Preschool in food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Lewisham
Little Cubs Academy Day Nursery and Preschool in 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 5 September 2025, 10 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: 27 Boveney Road, London, SE23 3NP
How it compares in Lewisham
That puts Little Cubs Academy Day Nursery and Preschool in among the 1,249 places in Lewisham 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 | 1,249 | 62% | ← Little Cubs Academy Day Nursery and Preschool in | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 457 | 23% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 236 | 12% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 35 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 4 | <1% |
A further 449 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 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 Cubs Academy Day Nursery and Preschool in 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 Cubs Academy Day Nursery and Preschool in, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquarius golf club (licensed bar) Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 August 2023 |
| Am supermarket Retailers - other | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 September 2025 |
| Ama Sushi Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
Questions about Little Cubs Academy Day Nursery and Preschool in
What is Little Cubs Academy Day Nursery and Preschool in's food hygiene rating?
Little Cubs Academy Day Nursery and Preschool in has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Lewisham Council on 5 September 2025.
Is Little Cubs Academy Day Nursery and Preschool in 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 Cubs Academy Day Nursery and Preschool in last inspected?
Little Cubs Academy Day Nursery and Preschool in was last inspected on 5 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Lewisham Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Cubs Academy Day Nursery and Preschool in?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very 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 Cubs Academy Day Nursery and Preschool in compare to other places in Lewisham?
62% of the 2,009 rated food businesses in Lewisham hold the top rating of 5, and Little Cubs Academy Day Nursery and Preschool in is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Lewisham Council inspects Little Cubs Academy Day Nursery and Preschool in 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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