Littlegates For Little People food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · South Kesteven
Littlegates For Little People 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 28 July 2025, 11 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: Littlegates Farm, Clensey Lane, Dry Doddington, NG23 5HT
How it compares in South Kesteven
That puts Littlegates For Little People among the 916 places in South Kesteven holding top marks, 83% 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 | 916 | 83% | ← Littlegates For Little People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 109 | 10% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 49 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 12 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 78 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 Littlegates For Little People 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 Littlegates For Little People, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| JandJ Alpacas Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 31 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 September 2025 |
| Brandon Wood Clay Shooting Other catering premises | 1.2 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 March 2026 |
| Five Bells Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 10 April 2025 |
| Little John's Hog Roast Mobile caterer | 1.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 June 2026 |
| F Doncaster (Butchers) Retailers - other | 1.5 miles away | 4 - Good | 1 July 2025 |
| Claypole C of E Primary School School/college/university | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 September 2025 |
| The Side House Coffee Shop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Claypole Village Store Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 1.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 February 2026 |
Questions about Littlegates For Little People
What is Littlegates For Little People's food hygiene rating?
Littlegates For Little People has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by South Kesteven Council on 28 July 2025.
Is Littlegates For Little People 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 Littlegates For Little People last inspected?
Littlegates For Little People was last inspected on 28 July 2025, 11 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by South Kesteven Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Littlegates For Little People?
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 Littlegates For Little People compare to other places in South Kesteven?
83% of the 1,098 rated food businesses in South Kesteven hold the top rating of 5, and Littlegates For Little People is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
South Kesteven Council inspects Littlegates For Little People 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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