Little Owls Nursery food hygiene rating
Other catering premises · Cumberland
Little Owls 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 11 November 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: Little Angels Nursery, 28 Portland Square, Carlisle, CA1 1PE
How it compares in Cumberland
That puts Little Owls 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 Owls 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 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 Little Owls 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 Owls Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biggies Takeaway/sandwich shop | 40 yards away | 5 - Very good | 20 November 2024 |
| Alexandros Greek Delicatessesn Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Alexandros Greek Restaurant Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 52 yards away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2024 |
| Carlisle Conservative Club Ltd Pub/bar/nightclub | 128 yards away | 5 - Very good | 3 March 2020 |
| Casa Crisci Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 154 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 March 2019 |
| Box Arena Pub/bar/nightclub | 158 yards away | 5 - Very good | 25 January 2024 |
| Bar Solo Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 22 February 2025 |
| Caledonian Pub/bar/nightclub | 188 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 October 2017 |
Questions about Little Owls Nursery
What is Little Owls Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Owls Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Cumberland Council on 11 November 2025.
Is Little Owls 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 Owls Nursery last inspected?
Little Owls Nursery was last inspected on 11 November 2025, 8 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 Owls Nursery?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "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 Little Owls 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 Owls Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Cumberland Council inspects Little Owls 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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