Little Fishes Pre-School food hygiene rating
Caring Premises · Epsom and Ewell
Little Fishes Pre-School 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 22 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: St Pauls Church, Northey Avenue, Cheam, SM2 7HS
How it compares in Epsom and Ewell
That puts Little Fishes Pre-School among the 345 places in Epsom and Ewell holding top marks, 77% 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 | 345 | 77% | ← Little Fishes Pre-School | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 67 | 15% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 34 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 0 | 0% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 1 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 123 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 Fishes Pre-School 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 Fishes Pre-School, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Banstead Road Caring Premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2010 |
| Born to bronze Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 29 June 2026 |
| Aatish Lebanese Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 5 February 2026 |
| Airtel Express Retailers - other | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 9 December 2024 |
| AVRA Greek Cuisine Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 16 February 2026 |
| Aramark @ Nestots Nursery Caring Premises | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 23 June 2025 |
| Beans And Bloom Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 3 September 2024 |
Questions about Little Fishes Pre-School
What is Little Fishes Pre-School's food hygiene rating?
Little Fishes Pre-School has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Epsom and Ewell Council on 22 October 2025.
Is Little Fishes Pre-School 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 Fishes Pre-School last inspected?
Little Fishes Pre-School was last inspected on 22 October 2025, 8 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Epsom and Ewell Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Fishes Pre-School?
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 Fishes Pre-School compare to other places in Epsom and Ewell?
77% of the 447 rated food businesses in Epsom and Ewell hold the top rating of 5, and Little Fishes Pre-School is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Epsom and Ewell Council inspects Little Fishes Pre-School 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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