Little Tinklers Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Northumberland
Little Tinklers Nursery 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 15 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: Thornhill Road, Ponteland, Northumberland, NE20 9QB
How it compares in Northumberland
That puts Little Tinklers Nursery among the 2,775 places in Northumberland holding top marks, 90% 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 | 2,775 | 90% | ← Little Tinklers Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 7% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 67 | 2% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 8 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 393 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 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 Tinklers 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 Tinklers Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Wilding Davison School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 November 2025 |
| Richard Coates CofE Primary School School/college/university | at this address | 5 - Very good | 26 September 2025 |
| Flying Gang Brewing Manufacturers/packers | 179 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 May 2022 |
| Royal Hampton Caring Premises | 319 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2026 |
| Ponteland Manor Caring Premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 14 April 2026 |
| St Marys Church Hall Other catering premises | 354 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 February 2026 |
| Fun Little Foodies Other catering premises | 354 yards away | 4 - Good | 11 August 2022 |
| Elliott's of Ponteland Retailers - other | 359 yards away | 5 - Very good | 11 May 2026 |
Questions about Little Tinklers Nursery
What is Little Tinklers Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Tinklers Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Northumberland Council on 15 October 2025.
Is Little Tinklers 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 care premises to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Tinklers Nursery last inspected?
Little Tinklers Nursery was last inspected on 15 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Northumberland Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Tinklers 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Tinklers Nursery compare to other places in Northumberland?
90% of the 3,073 rated food businesses in Northumberland hold the top rating of 5, and Little Tinklers Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Northumberland Council inspects Little Tinklers 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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Little Tinklers Nursery is one of 65 rated food businesses in Ponteland. See every hygiene rating in Ponteland →
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