Our Littles Childcare food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · South Tyneside
Our Littles Childcare holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the business met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 25 March 2026, 3 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: 19 Auckland Avenue, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 7DZ
How it compares in South Tyneside
That puts Our Littles Childcare among the 721 places in South Tyneside holding top marks, 74% 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 | 721 | 74% | ← Our Littles Childcare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 164 | 17% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 63 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 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 Our Littles Childcare 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 Our Littles Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleadon Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 424 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 July 2023 |
| Billy's Fish and Chips Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Carden Avenue Convenience Store Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 July 2017 |
| Cheviot Court Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 January 2025 |
| Bargain Booze Select Convenience Mobile caterer | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 February 2025 |
| Caffe Di Bella Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| CJC Food Supplies Retailers - other | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 March 2026 |
| Cleadon Tower Nursery School Caring Premises | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 September 2025 |
Questions about Our Littles Childcare
What is Our Littles Childcare's food hygiene rating?
Our Littles Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Tyneside Council on 25 March 2026.
Is Our Littles Childcare 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 business to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Our Littles Childcare last inspected?
Our Littles Childcare was last inspected on 25 March 2026, 3 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Tyneside Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Our Littles Childcare?
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 "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Our Littles Childcare compare to other places in South Tyneside?
74% of the 975 rated food businesses in South Tyneside hold the top rating of 5, and Our Littles Childcare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Tyneside Council inspects Our Littles Childcare 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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