Little Squirrels Community Nursery food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Isle of Wight
Little Squirrels Community 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 1 October 2025, 9 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: Community Nursery Little Squirrels, Nicholson Road, Ryde, PO33 1BQ
How it compares in Isle of Wight
That puts Little Squirrels Community Nursery among the 1,042 places in Isle of Wight holding top marks, 70% 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 | 1,042 | 70% | ← Little Squirrels Community Nursery | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 261 | 18% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 139 | 9% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 30 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 208 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 Squirrels Community 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 Squirrels Community Nursery, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarry Oaks Caring Premises | 348 yards away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2015 |
| Hayden's Chip Shop Takeaway/sandwich shop | 408 yards away | 5 - Very good | 19 April 2024 |
| Ryde Village Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 October 2025 |
| Fairhaven Care Home Caring Premises | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 August 2025 |
| Isle Of Wight Bus & Coach Museum Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2024 |
| Marlborough Store Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2026 |
| Grace Church Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 14 May 2026 |
| Premier West Stores Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
Questions about Little Squirrels Community Nursery
What is Little Squirrels Community Nursery's food hygiene rating?
Little Squirrels Community Nursery has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Isle of Wight Council on 1 October 2025.
Is Little Squirrels Community 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 Squirrels Community Nursery last inspected?
Little Squirrels Community Nursery was last inspected on 1 October 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Isle of Wight Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Squirrels Community 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 Squirrels Community Nursery compare to other places in Isle of Wight?
70% of the 1,479 rated food businesses in Isle of Wight hold the top rating of 5, and Little Squirrels Community Nursery is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Isle of Wight Council inspects Little Squirrels Community 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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