Little Stars Childcare - Seabridge food hygiene rating
School/college/university · Newcastle-Under-Lyme
Little Stars Childcare - Seabridge holds a 3: generally satisfactory. The school kitchen met the legal standard, but the inspector recorded enough minor issues that it fell short of a good or very good rating.
The rating: 3 - Generally satisfactory
The rating dates from 17 October 2025, 8 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: The Bungalow, Roe Lane, Westlands, ST5 3PJ
How it compares in Newcastle-Under-Lyme
In Newcastle-Under-Lyme, 87% of rated places manage a 5, so Little Stars Childcare - Seabridge sits behind roughly 849 nearby businesses. 3% of the borough shares its 3.
| 5 out of 5 | 779 | 87% | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 70 | 8% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 26 | 3% | ← Little Stars Childcare - Seabridge | |
| 2 out of 5 | 2 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 15 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 85 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Generally satisfactory
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Generally satisfactory
- 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 Stars Childcare - Seabridge 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 Stars Childcare - Seabridge, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79TH Clayton (NBC) Scout Group Other catering premises | 0.8 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 January 2025 |
| Asian Food Stores Ltd Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2025 |
| Blackfriars Academy - Cater Link Ltd School/college/university | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 December 2024 |
| Bilash Restaurant/Asha Authentic Takeaway Other catering premises | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 February 2026 |
| Carole's Corner Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 20 February 2026 |
| Castle Oatcakes Takeaway/sandwich shop | 1.1 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2026 |
| Boat & Horses Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 January 2025 |
| Banarasi Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
Questions about Little Stars Childcare - Seabridge
What is Little Stars Childcare - Seabridge's food hygiene rating?
Little Stars Childcare - Seabridge has a food hygiene rating of 3 out of 5 (generally satisfactory), given by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council on 17 October 2025.
Is Little Stars Childcare - Seabridge safe to eat at?
A 3 means the school kitchen met the legal standard, so it is lawful to eat there, but the inspector recorded issues that stopped it scoring higher. It is the middle of the scale.
When was Little Stars Childcare - Seabridge last inspected?
Little Stars Childcare - Seabridge was last inspected on 17 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Stars Childcare - Seabridge?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "generally satisfactory", the cleanliness and condition of the building "generally satisfactory", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Stars Childcare - Seabridge compare to other places in Newcastle-Under-Lyme?
87% of the 894 rated food businesses in Newcastle-Under-Lyme hold the top rating of 5, while Little Stars Childcare - Seabridge holds a 3. 26 places in the area share that rating.
Who decides the rating?
Newcastle-Under-Lyme Council inspects Little Stars Childcare - Seabridge 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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