Little Orchard Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Herefordshire
Little Orchard 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 18 December 2024, 18 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: 3 Gravel Hill, HR5 3BS
How it compares in Herefordshire
That puts Little Orchard Nursery among the 1,217 places in Herefordshire holding top marks, 78% 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 | 1,217 | 78% | ← Little Orchard Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 214 | 14% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 104 | 7% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 19 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 195 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 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 Orchard 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 Orchard Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Oxford Arms Pub/bar/nightclub | 171 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Mccartneys Livestock Market (Christine Ann Hughes) Other catering premises | 175 yards away | Exempt | |
| Ye Olde Tavern Pub/bar/nightclub | 208 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 November 2025 |
| Kington Court Nursing Home Caring Premises | 235 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 June 2026 |
| Taj Mahal Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 250 yards away | 2 - Some improvement necessary | 5 November 2025 |
| The Lion Hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house | 250 yards away | 4 - Good | 17 April 2026 |
| 59 The Bakery Takeaway/sandwich shop | 250 yards away | Awaiting inspection | |
| Kington Food Bank Retailers - other | 250 yards away | Exempt |
Questions about Little Orchard Nursery
What is Little Orchard Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Orchard Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Herefordshire Council on 18 December 2024.
Is Little Orchard 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 Orchard Nursery last inspected?
Little Orchard Nursery was last inspected on 18 December 2024, 18 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Herefordshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Orchard 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 "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Little Orchard Nursery compare to other places in Herefordshire?
78% of the 1,562 rated food businesses in Herefordshire hold the top rating of 5, and Little Orchard Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Herefordshire Council inspects Little Orchard 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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