Little Pioneers @ Co-op Childcare food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Walsall
Little Pioneers @ Co-op Childcare 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 7 September 2025, 10 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: 7A Lichfield Road, Walsall Wood, Walsall, WS9 9NP
How it compares in Walsall
That puts Little Pioneers @ Co-op Childcare among the 1,054 places in Walsall holding top marks, 59% 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 | 1,054 | 59% | ← Little Pioneers @ Co-op Childcare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 352 | 20% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 266 | 15% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 52 | 3% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 58 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 7 | <1% |
A further 395 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 Pioneers @ Co-op Childcare 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 Pioneers @ Co-op Childcare, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headstart Caring Premises | 282 yards away | 5 - Very good | 9 April 2025 |
| Aldridge Wellbeing Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 404 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 May 2026 |
| Brownhills & Walsall Wood Fellowship Pub/bar/nightclub | 438 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 October 2018 |
| Boatmans Food and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 17 July 2024 |
| Castlefort JMI School/college/university | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Gary's Fish Bar Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 May 2026 |
| Crash Bang Wallop Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 18 September 2019 |
| Friezland Local Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 June 2021 |
Questions about Little Pioneers @ Co-op Childcare
What is Little Pioneers @ Co-op Childcare's food hygiene rating?
Little Pioneers @ Co-op Childcare has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Walsall Council on 7 September 2025.
Is Little Pioneers @ Co-op Childcare 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 Pioneers @ Co-op Childcare last inspected?
Little Pioneers @ Co-op Childcare was last inspected on 7 September 2025, 10 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Walsall Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Pioneers @ Co-op Childcare?
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 Pioneers @ Co-op Childcare compare to other places in Walsall?
59% of the 1,789 rated food businesses in Walsall hold the top rating of 5, and Little Pioneers @ Co-op Childcare is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Walsall Council inspects Little Pioneers @ Co-op Childcare 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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