Little Jems Nursery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cumberland
Little Jems Nursery 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 14 May 2025, 13 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: Little Jems Nursery, 4-5 Woodrouffe Terrace, Carlisle, CA1 2EH
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Little Jems Nursery among the 2,087 places in Cumberland holding top marks, 84% 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 | 2,087 | 84% | ← Little Jems Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 285 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 88 | 4% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 17 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 13 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 258 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 Very 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 Little Jems Nursery 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 Jems Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle South End Constitutional Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 63 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 March 2026 |
| Abbey Court Guest House Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 92 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 November 2024 |
| Arkale Lodge Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 98 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 October 2023 |
| Asda Supermarket Retailers - supermarkets/hypermarkets | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 January 2026 |
| B&M Retail Ltd Retailers - other | 202 yards away | 5 - Very good | 10 January 2026 |
| Bangkok Thai Food & Takeaway Takeaway/sandwich shop | 205 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 May 2025 |
| Brook Street Primary School School/college/university | 223 yards away | 5 - Very good | 1 July 2025 |
| Carlisle Express Takeaway/sandwich shop | 295 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 October 2024 |
Questions about Little Jems Nursery
What is Little Jems Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Jems Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 14 May 2025.
Is Little Jems Nursery 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 Little Jems Nursery last inspected?
Little Jems Nursery was last inspected on 14 May 2025, 13 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Cumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Jems Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very 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 Little Jems Nursery compare to other places in Cumberland?
84% of the 2,490 rated food businesses in Cumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Little Jems Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Little Jems Nursery 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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