Little Owls food hygiene rating
School/college/university · North Lincolnshire
Little Owls holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the school kitchen met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 4 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: Park Community Centre, Avenue Vivian, Scunthorpe, DN15 8LG
How it compares in North Lincolnshire
That puts Little Owls among the 1,066 places in North Lincolnshire holding top marks, 80% 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 | 1,066 | 80% | ← Little Owls | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 158 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 65 | 5% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 26 | 2% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 22 | 2% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 1 | <1% |
A further 126 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 Owls 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 Owls, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashdown Social Club Pub/bar/nightclub | 278 yards away | 5 - Very good | 2 November 2022 |
| Avenue Fisheries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 February 2026 |
| Daisy Chains Caring Premises | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 February 2022 |
| Di-Miele’s Icecream (Van) W612 EOK Mobile caterer | 0.4 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2026 |
| Berkeley Primary Kitchen by Compass Group School/college/university | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 8 October 2025 |
| BBs Mini Market Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 25 June 2024 |
| Busibodies Day Nursery School/college/university | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 21 July 2025 |
| Baths Hall Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 26 June 2025 |
Questions about Little Owls
What is Little Owls's food hygiene rating?
Little Owls has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by North Lincolnshire Council on 4 October 2022.
Is Little Owls 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 school kitchen to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Little Owls last inspected?
Little Owls was last inspected on 4 October 2022, more than 3 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by North Lincolnshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Little Owls?
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 Owls compare to other places in North Lincolnshire?
80% of the 1,338 rated food businesses in North Lincolnshire hold the top rating of 5, and Little Owls is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
North Lincolnshire Council inspects Little Owls 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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Understanding this rating
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Little Owls is one of 636 rated food businesses in Scunthorpe. See every hygiene rating in Scunthorpe →
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