The Little Forest food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · North Northamptonshire
The Little Forest 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 16 February 2026, 4 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: Memorial Sports Field And OGS, Sywell Road, Wellingborough, NN8 6XD
How it compares in North Northamptonshire
That puts The Little Forest among the 2,391 places in North Northamptonshire holding top marks, 85% 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 | 2,391 | 85% | ← The Little Forest | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 283 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 75 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 28 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 289 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 The Little Forest 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 The Little Forest, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bannatynes Health Club Other catering premises | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 22 March 2024 |
| Co-Op Welcome Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2015 |
| Anchor Trust Caring Premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2026 |
| Bitz & Bites Catering - Langdale Court Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2022 |
| Chuckies Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 April 2026 |
| Brew'd Aroma Mobile caterer | 1.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Bewiched Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 December 2024 |
| Heart Of England Co-operative Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 December 2024 |
Questions about The Little Forest
What is The Little Forest's food hygiene rating?
The Little Forest has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Northamptonshire Council on 16 February 2026.
Is The Little Forest 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 The Little Forest last inspected?
The Little Forest was last inspected on 16 February 2026, 4 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at The Little Forest?
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 The Little Forest compare to other places in North Northamptonshire?
85% of the 2,804 rated food businesses in North Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and The Little Forest is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Northamptonshire Council inspects The Little Forest 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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